Ballycastle
Ballycastle
The seaside town of Ballycastle in Antrim, Northern Ireland, is located on the north-easternmost coastal tip of the country. The town’s harbour is home to a ferry that provides access to Rathlin Island, which is visible from Ballycastle’s coastline.
The surrounding area is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is popular among tourists for its scenic beauty.
Ballycastle has a long history dating back to the 6th century when it was founded by Saint Comgall. Today, the town is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque setting and proximity to attractions such as Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in Ballycastle, such as golfing, fishing,
Created: 7 July 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Ballycastle
Local History around Ballycastle
There are some historic monuments around including:
Court tomb Rath with souterrain GLASS KILN COURT TOMB SALT PAN Earthwork Standing stone Culfieghtrin church, -ruins of medieval church Standing stone Castle- 'Kinbane Castle Earthwork enclosure Ice-house, associated with the Kinbane Salmon Fishery Possible motte: Dunrainey Fortified outcrop: Doon Souterrain STANDING STONE Salmon Fishery and ancilliary features, 'Kinbane Salmon Fishery Round Tower Dunineny Castle Standing stone Megalithic Tomb Motte Mound: Dun a Mallaght Crosspillar stone: the Priest's stone Mine Entrance for the North Star Colliery Cross Airway and Drainage Tunnel for The White Mine Motte with castle ruins Passage Tomb on Knocklayd Mountain Passage tomb (remains of): Crockateemore Prehistoric enclosure Franciscan Friary, -'Bonamargy Friary STANDING STONE Standing stones (2): (area surrounding the state care monument STANDING STONE ICE HOUSE Crosses (2 Court tomb and mound .
