Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Architect? In 1782 'Alexander Bogs' was paid for plans of the offices at Mount Stewart, Co. Down.(1) He was possibly the 'Mr Boggs' who designed Belleek Church of Ireland parish church in 1793, but see also JAMES BOGGS  JAMES BOGGS and ALEXANDER BAGGS.& ALEXANDER BAGGS.& #160;  According to Barnard, Alexander Boggs, described by Sir James Caldwell, as 'an active stirring man', built the barracks and some house in Belturbet, Co. Cavan, worked at Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and, on Caldwell's recommendation, acted as clerk of works at Ardbraccan, Co. Meath.(2)

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(1)
PRONI D654/H1/1.
(2) Toby Barnard, 'The artistic and cultural activities of the Caldwells of Castle Caldwell, 1750-1783', Irish Architectural and Decorative Studies 10 (2007), 98.


2 work entries listed in chronological order for BOGGS, ALEXANDER


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Building: CO. MEATH, ARDBRACCAN
Date: 1776
Nature: AB engaged as clerk of works by Henry Maxwell, Bishop of Meath,  on recommendation of Sir James Caldwell.
Refs: John Rylands Library, Manchester, Bagshawe MSS B 3/10/426-481

Building: CO. DOWN, MOUNT STEWART
Date: 1782
Nature: 'Alexander Bogs' paid for plans for offices. For Robert Stewart.
Refs: PRONI D654/H1/1