CASTLE: BALLYGALLEY CASTLE in Ballygalley

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as CASTLE: BALLYGALLEY CASTLE. Recorded period: POST-MED; C17TH. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Ballygalley Castle was built in the 17th century, likely by a local Gaelic or Anglo-Irish family, and is remembered for its strategic position along the Antrim coast. It is important as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical value in the post-medieval landscape of Northern Ireland.