Sights in Glens Of Antrim

1. Ossian's Grave

   • Cushendall, Ireland
   • Sights › Historic site

   In Glenaan, 4km northwest of Cushendall, is Ossian's Grave, a Neolithic court tomb romantically, but inaccurately, named after the legendary 3rd-century warrior-poet. The site is signposted off the A2; you can park at the farm and walk up.

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2. Layde Old Church

   • Cushendall, Ireland
   • Sights › Church

   From the car park beside the beach, a coastal path leads 1km north to the picturesque ruins of Layde Old Church,with views across to Ailsa Craig (a prominent conical island also known as 'Paddy's Milestone') and the Scottish coast. Founded by the Franciscans, it was used as a parish church from the early 14th century until 1790. The graveyard contains several grand MacDonnell memorials. Near the gate stands an ancient, weathered ring-cross (with the arms missing), much older than the 19th-century inscription on its shaft.

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3. Curfew Tower

   • Cushendall, Ireland
   • Sights › Historic building

   The unusual red sandstone Curfew Tower at the central crossroads was built in 1817, based on a building the landowner had seen in China. It was originally a prison 'for the confinement of idlers and rioters'.

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