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This 12th-century church is a rare surviving example of a medieval church in the UK, featuring a unique blend of Norman and Gothic architectural styles. Its rugged, weathered exterior gives way to a tranquil interior, adorned with intricate stone carvings, stunning stained-glass windows, and a striking tower that dominates the surrounding landscape.
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Easy to miss, but well worth finding. Ancient church ruins set in a wonderful wooded valley. Notable for the standing gravestones inside the church ruins, and the two Celtic crosses.
Hidden, very hidden. People on the way asked us if we knew where it was.. Although there is little left of the church, there is a lot of history hidden there. Well, I won't lie that it looks a little scary too...
Accessable by a scenic clifftop walk just outside Cushendall village this 13th century, now historical Church of Ireland ruins nestles sheltered in a grove of trees and with a beautiful romantic view out over Sruth na Maoile. Unused as an active place of worship since around 1800, it is surrounded by ancient and more recent graves on deeply undulating lush green earth, the final resting place to generations of Glens of Antrim folk. It's secluded location lends to a quiet peaceful, almost eerie ambiance.
Absolutely stunning, cliff top walk from the Church to Cushendall with the most stunning views.
Nice ruined church and graveyard high on a hill near Cushendall and beside the coast. There's a holestone near the entrance, that is also known as an oath stone. A couple would shake hands through the holestone for romantic or business oaths. There's a small carpark that would take about 8 cars. A better option would be to drive to Cushendall beach, which has plenty of parking and toilets, from here you can take a 25 walk along the cliff path to Layd church and get great views.
Peaceful, beautiful place.
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Good for kids
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Easy to miss, but well worth finding. Ancient church ruins set in a wonderful wooded valley. Notable for the standing gravestones inside the church ruins, and the two Celtic crosses.
Hidden, very hidden. People on the way asked us if we knew where it was.. Although there is little left of the church, there is a lot of history hidden there. Well, I won't lie that it looks a little scary too...
Accessable by a scenic clifftop walk just outside Cushendall village this 13th century, now historical Church of Ireland ruins nestles sheltered in a grove of trees and with a beautiful romantic view out over Sruth na Maoile. Unused as an active place of worship since around 1800, it is surrounded by ancient and more recent graves on deeply undulating lush green earth, the final resting place to generations of Glens of Antrim folk. It's secluded location lends to a quiet peaceful, almost eerie ambiance.
Absolutely stunning, cliff top walk from the Church to Cushendall with the most stunning views.
Nice ruined church and graveyard high on a hill near Cushendall and beside the coast. There's a holestone near the entrance, that is also known as an oath stone. A couple would shake hands through the holestone for romantic or business oaths. There's a small carpark that would take about 8 cars. A better option would be to drive to Cushendall beach, which has plenty of parking and toilets, from here you can take a 25 walk along the cliff path to Layd church and get great views.
Peaceful, beautiful place.