What is recorded here
Places near here
Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Mat Tuck, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Richard Webb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Michael Dibb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Faherty, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Yvonne Wakefield, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Post-medieval salt working site in BroughanleaPost-medieval salt working site · 232 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Post-medieval salt working site in Broughanlea is where people used to make salt, which sounds like a very stressful job for a damp landscape. They probably argued about the salinity levels until they fell into the brine pits. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Salt pan in BroughanleaSalt pan · 245 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Salt pan in Broughanlea was where they boiled the sea until it gave up. Eighteenth century folks must have been salty about the work involved. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Ballycastle BeachBeach / strand · 876 ydExplorer Tom Ballycastle Beach is a scenic strand next to the golf course, offering gentle waves and open sands for a relaxing day by the sea.
Children of Lir: Sea of MoyleLegend location · 876 ydExplorer Tom Children of Lir: Sea of Moyle sends those swans out between Ireland and Scotland, as if being turned into birds was not trouble enough. Standing on Ballycastle's shore, I can look across their legendary route and be very glad my own travel plans involve dry shoes.
Children's playground1544 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom This Children's playground in County Antrim seems ready for adventure, with shadows stretching long across the tarmac and grass.
Ballycastle HarbourVisitor information · 1559 ydExplorer Tom Ballycastle Harbour provides visitor information, with a car park nearby where you can start your coastal adventure safely.
MarconiMemorial · 1575 ydExplorer Tom This Marconi memorial commemorates the radio demonstration to Lloyds of London, proving signals could cross the water.
Culfeightrin ChurchChurch · 1730 ydExplorer Tom Culfeightrin Church is sitting there looking smug, probably wondering why we can’t spell its name correctly. Built in the 1820s, it’s been keeping secrets longer than your last relationship did. Find the date carved somewhere and pretend you’re a genius for spotting it.
County Primary SchoolSchool · 1.0 miExplorer Tom County Primary School in Town Parks is guarding a legend about a giant who stole the chalkboard. Built in the 1920s, it’s still trying to teach you manners. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Ballycastle MuseumMuseum · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Visit Ballycastle Museum, where admission is free! It’s a museum in County Antrim packed with local tales and friendly faces waiting to greet you.
Ballycastle ForestForest · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Take a walk through Ballycastle Forest and see why locals love wandering its shaded paths here.
Cranagh IslandIslet · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Cranagh Island is home to a crannog, an ancient lake dwelling that must be fascinating.
More wrecks and historic events in County Antrim · All of County Antrim
What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question