The south-western tower, or consistory house, was demolished in 1846, and the north-western tower, which was 120 feet (36 metres) tall and contained a bell, was demolished in 1848. A lack of funds prevented their ‘balanced’ replacements from being built, and the present nave aisles were formed instead, under the direction of Edward Blore. In 1852 the galleries in the Inner High Kirk were removed, and in 1857 the entire cathedral building passed into the care of the state.