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Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Countryside and the Coast (Page 4 of 4)

Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes

The following Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes are designated.
Designation MHPG Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes
The following Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of special historic interest are designated as identified on Map No.s 5/09 and 5/69 – 5/72:
  1. Ballydivity (Map No. 5/69 (Opens PDF document in a new browser window 242 KB))
  2. Ballylough House (Map No. 5/70 (Opens PDF document in a new browser window 242 KB))
  3. Dundarave (Map No. 5/71 (Opens PDF document in a new browser window 287 KB))
  4. Magherintemple (Map No. 5/72 (Opens PDF document in a new browser window 238 KB))
  5. The Manor House, Rathlin (Map No. 5/09 (Opens PDF document in a new browser window 306 KB))
The Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest listed above will be detailed in a register of Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest in Northern Ireland to be published by the Environment and Heritage Service, DOE. The Register will summarise the historical significance of the site and the contribution its planned features make to the local landscape. It will also seek to encourage the public and owners, to value and support the protection and maintenance of such sites.
Ballydivity is private and was established in the mid 18th century. Ballylough House dates from the late 18th century. The house is private but the gardens are open for charity. Dundarave is private. The present house, by Charles Lanyon, was built in the mid 19th century. Magherintemple is private. The present house dates from the late 19th century. The Manor House, Rathlin faces south, below a hill. It was built in the mid 18th century.
Prevailing regional policy for the protection of Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest is set out in PPS 6 Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage. Additional information about the site is contained in the Countryside Assessment Technical Supplement.
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