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Carnfunnock House

Introduction

This is a fine site overlooking the sea on rising ground with a double ring of mature shelter belt trees, a summerhouse and an ice house. There is a walled garden of 1990 design and planting with sundials, and a hornbeam maze of 1991.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

028 9056 9615

Website

http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/index.htm

Access contact details

The country park is open daily from 9am. Closing times vary seasonally. http://www.larne.gov.uk/template1.asp?parent=588&pid=641&area=6&aName=Tourism&text=text=1

Directions

One mile south of Ballygally on the A2 Coast Road.

Owners

Larne Borough Council

Smiley Buildings, Victoria Road, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 1RU

Other Websites

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: An 136

Features

  • Summerhouse
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Gate Lodge
  • Shelter Belt
  • Icehouse
  • Sundial
  • Maze
  • Description: Hornbeam maze.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

References