What is recorded here

Motte and bailey: Ballymena Fort stands as a medieval scheduled monument in County Antrim, Ireland. Its earthworks still mark the place where power was displayed and defended. The fort belongs to the living town, not a forgotten myth.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MOTTE AND BAILEY: BALLYMENA FORT. Recorded period: MEDIEVAL. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.