Ballydivity

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Ballydivity (from Irish Baile Mhic Duibhidighe, meaning 'McDevitts town')[1] is a townland of 333 acres in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Derrykeighan and historic barony of Dunluce Lower.[2]

Places of interest

Ballydivity House, near Ballymoney is a two-storey three-bay house of c.1760. It was added to from c.1810 and a central staircase and drawing room extended in 1911.[3] The demesne features mature shelter belt trees, two walled gardens and a gardener's house. It is not open to the public.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ballydivity". Place Names NI. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Ballydivity". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  3. ^ Bence-Jones, Mark (1988). A Guide to Irish Country Houses. London: Constable. p. 20. ISBN 0 09 469990 9.
  4. ^ "Ballydivity". Parks and Gardens UK. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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