it was finally consecrated in 1829. Crosses from the 9th, 10th and 12th centuries are preserved in the cathedral. The building today is mainly the original chancel from the 15th century, with a vestibule and tower added. It had a second major restoration from 1985 to 1987, during which time the cathedral was closed. Burials Edward Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell Vere Essex Cromwell, 4th Earl of Ardglass Today It houses an 11th-century granite font discovered in use as a watering trough in 1927 and installed in the cathedral in 1931. In the cathedral grounds is the burial place of St Patrick, believed to have died in 461. However, the inscribed stone of Mourne granite allegedly marking the grave was actually put in place in 1900. Outside the east end of the cathedral stands the replica of a weathered high cross made of granite. The 10th- or 11th-century original, which formerly stood in the centre of Downpatrick and was moved to the cathedral in 1897, has been on display in Down County Museum since 2015. Two small stone crosses now built into a wall in Down Cathedral appear to be 12th-century work and are carved with monks holding books. References External links Down Cathedral Official Website Anglican cathedrals in Northern Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore Downpatrick Churches in County Down Grade A listed buildings Gothic Revival church buildings in Northern Ireland Pre-Reformation Roman Catholic cathedrals