Francis Hiorne FSA (1744 – 9 December 1789) was an architect and builder based in Warwick.

Background edit

He was the son of William Hiorne (c.1712 – 22 April 1776) and Mary Duncalfe. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries on 7 April 1784.[1]

Works edit

 
St Mary’s Church, Tetbury
 
St Mary and St Giles, Stoney Stratford
 
Hiorne Tower, Arundel Castle

He also influenced the design of Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast, erected in 1783.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ The Gentleman’s Magazine. Vol. 88. 1800. p 1145.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England. Worcestershire. Nikolaus Pevsner. 2007. p623
  3. ^ Historical Memorials of the First Presbyterian Church. Belfast, 1887, p.21