Introduction
Ballylough has a house and garden dating from 1789. There is a crannog and an early-15th-century tower house on site. Other features include two gate lodges, a maintained ornamental garden with a glasshouse and a garden house, as well as shelter belt trees.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
Two miles south of Bushmills off the B66.
- History
This is the site of a 15th-century tower house. The present house was built in 1789 with additions in 1815 and later.
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 007
Features
- Island
- Kitchen Garden
- Glasshouse
- Gate Lodge
- Garden House
- Shelter Belt
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, Mark: {A Guide to Irish Country Houses}, London: Constable 1990 p. 21 A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland