Ardboe Cross Antrim Town Heritage Trail
Ardboe Cross is a national monument on the shores of Antrim is a town steeped in history with many notable
Lough Neagh dating from the 10th century and is believed buildings, churches and places of interest. Its historic past
to be the first high cross in Ulster. Standing 18.5ft high can still be identified in the wide range of important
with arms of 3.5ft wide, its 22 panels depict various buildings and sites hiding behind the façade of the
biblical scenes; Old Testament biblical carvings can be seen town. These include the remnants of Antrim Castle dating
on east side, whilst New Testament carvings are on the back to 1610 and the impressive 17th century water
West . Also on site are the remains of a church and abbey, gardens within the castle grounds. Other buildings of
which was founded by St Colman in 590 and the Church interest are the Barbican Gate built in 1818 with twin
is believed to have been built in the 16th Century. neo-Tudor towers, the Round Tower and Bullaun Stone
which are impressive reminders of Antrim’s ancient
Contact Cookstown Tourist Information Centre
monastic settlement and Pogue’s Entry, an 18th Century
Tel: 028 8676 9949 or visit
www.cookstown.gov.uk
Historical Cottage which is preserved in its original state.
Follow the heritage trail to learn about the characters,
events and places that shaped Antrim. The trail traces an
intriguing path through the rich historic past of the
bustling town of Antrim, which has been a settlement
dating back1500 years.
For further information on the heritage trail contact
Antrim Information Centre Tel: 028 9442 8331 or visit
www.antrim.gov.uk/tourism
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www.discoverloughneagh.com
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