heritage centres antrim town

Already settled in the Stone Age. An oval-shaped bank encloses a variety of houses and souterrains, which have only been partially excavated and which are, therefore, not easy to follow on the ground.

The bank at the northern end may have been designed to deflect water coming from springs higher up the slopes which, even today, create drainage problems. One notable house at the southern end has a stone-paved floor, a central hearth and its own souterrains.

Traces of other buil...

The cottage was first opened to the public on 29th September 1934 when local dignitaries declared "that this humble dwelling may be kept intact and unspoiled by time or circumstance, to bear silent and eloquent witness to the great love that dwelt there and to the affection and reverence that a son of Antrim had for his mother".

It is now preserved by Antrim Borough Council as a heritage site in tribute to Dr. Irvine's achievements. The mud floored stone cottage is sparsely furnished...