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3 St Andrew’s Kirk

A magnificent example of Neo-Classical architecture,
St Andrew’s Kirk was con secrated in 1821. Inspired
by St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, it was designed and
executed by Major Thomas de Havilland and Colonel James
Caldwell of the Madras Engineers, at a cost of £20,000. The
body of the church is a circle, with rectangular compartments
to the east and west. The circular part, 24.5 m (80 ft) in
diameter, is crowned by a shallow masonry dome coloured a
deep blue. This is painted with golden stars and supported by
16 fluted pillars with Corinthian capitals.

St Andrew’s Kirk with its towering steeple
and Ionic columns
. Dome
An architectural marvel, the dome has a framework of
brick supported by an annular arch and is filled in by
pottery cones. Its blue interior is formed by crushed
sea shells mixed with lapis lazuli.

Stained glass
The stained-glass windows
above the altar, in warm, rich
colours, are among the glories
of the church.
KEY
1 Mahogany Pews and a pulpit 3 The steeple is 50 m (164 ft)
furnish the interior. From 1839, the high, 4 m (13 ft) taller than its
pews were let out to prominent inspiration, St Martin-in-the-Fields
citizens; the brass fittings that in London. On top of the slim
once held their name cards can pyramidal spire is a distinctive
still be seen. bronze weathercock.
2 Sixteen fluted Corinthian 4 A double colonnade of
columns support the dome, lending 12 polished Ionic columns is
beauty and balance to the design. surmounted by a pediment.

For hotels and restaurants in this region see p702 and p717

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