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The Red Arch was cut through this sandstone headland by the landlord and philanthropist, Francis Turnly, in 1817.  He lived at Drumnasole near Carnlough and he built the arch so that he could regularly visit the village of Cushendall which he owned.   There was, then, no Coast Road, as we know it today, and this … Read more

This Round Tower is located within the graveyard of St. Patrick’s Church, Armoy, on the Glenshesk Road two kilometres east of Armoy village. Irish round towers are amongst the earliest stone structures on the island and are usually associated with monastic settlements. They were built primarily as bell towers, although other uses included secure storage … Read more

The Glendun Viaduct known locally as ‘The Big Bridge’ was built between 1834 and 1839 as part of the Coast Road project. It spans the river Dun in the centre of the glen and is reputed to be one of the finest structures of its kind in The British Isles. The engineer for the coast … Read more