Human settlement in Northern Ireland
Ballydivity
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Ballydivity in 2008 | |
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Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Postcode district | BT57 |
Dialling code | 028 |
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Ballydivity (from Irish Baile Mhic Duibhidighe, meaning 'McDevitts town') 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.
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. The demesne features mature shelter belt trees, two walled gardens and a gardener's house. It is not open to the public.
See also
References
- "Ballydivity". Place Names NI. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- "Ballydivity". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- Bence-Jones, Mark (1988). A Guide to Irish Country Houses. London: Constable. p. 20. ISBN 0 09 469990 9.
- "Ballydivity". Parks and Gardens UK. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
55°09′N 6°30′W / 55.150°N 6.500°W / 55.150; -6.500
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