Henry Hill (Irish architect) facts for kids

Henry Hill (born around 1806 – died May 30, 1887) was an Irish architect. He was known for designing many buildings in County Cork, Ireland.

A Family of Architects

Henry Hill was born around 1806. He was the second son of Thomas Hill. Henry and his older brother, William Hill, were the first architects in their family. They started a long tradition of building and design!

Many other family members followed in their footsteps. Henry's son, Arthur Hill, became an architect. William's son, William Henry Hill, also chose the same career. Even in the next generation, Arthur Hill's son, Henry Houghton Hill, and William Henry Hill's son, also named William Henry Hill, became architects.

Did you know? Henry Hill's great-granddaughter is Myrtle Allen. She was a famous chef who earned a special award called a Michelin star!

Buildings Designed by Henry Hill

Henry Hill designed many important buildings during his life. Here are some of his notable works:

• Woodford & Bourne building, built in 1866.
• SS Joachim and Anne's Asylum, built between 1858 and 1860.
• Killanully Parish Church in Ballygarvan, built in 1865.
• Kilgarrife Parish Church in Clonakilty, built in 1818.
• Scots Church, Cobh, built between 1851 and 1855.
• St Edmund's Church, Coolkellure, built in 1865.
• Coolkellure House, built in 1874.
• Glenburne House, built in the 1830s.
• East Ferry House and Cottage, built in 1846.
• Cuskinny Court, built around 1835.
• Victoria Cottage in Kilnap, built in 1837.
• Dromderrig House in Kinsale, built around 1835.
• St Lappan's Church, Little Island, built between 1864 and 1866.
• Kilroan House in Riverstown, built around 1845.
• Christ Church, Rushbrooke, built between 1864 and 1866.
• Sacred Heart Convent, Rushbrooke, built in the 1860s.
• Lissard House, built between 1854 and 1855.