1996:004 - BALLYGALLEY, Antrim
County: Antrim
Site name: BALLYGALLEY
Sites and Monuments Record No.: SMR 35:15
Licence number: —
Author: Declan P. Hurl, Environment and Heritage Service, DoE(NI)
Author/Organisation Address: 5–33 Hill St., Belfast BTJ 2LA
Site type: Castle - tower house and Bawn
Period/Dating: Late Medieval (AD 1100-AD 1599)
ITM: E 737122m, N 907788m
Latitude, Longitude (decimal degrees): 54.899022, -5.862080
This brief excavation, which consisted of a single trench measuring 5m x 1m, took place ahead of development within the bawn. The aim was to determine whether the original northwest wall of the bawn crossed the area.
Remains of a cobbled courtyard were uncovered, suggesting that the wall was further to the north-west. Part of a ‘tally’ slate with ruled lines and writing etched onto it was found.