Where is Layd Old Church located?

Layd Old Church is located one mile from Cushendall in Ballymena, Co. Antrim.

What is Layd Old Church?

Layd Old Church is the ruins of a 13th-century Franciscan foundation that served as a parish church from 1306 to the end of the 18th century.

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Layd Old Church (State Care Monument)

Name: Layd Old Church (State Care Monument)
Address: Layd Church, Cushendall, Ballymena BT44 0NH, Ballymena, Antrim, GB

Historical LandmarkBallymena, Antrim4.8 (160 Google reviews)Open now1 view this month

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Top Rated 2026 · #2 in Historical Landmark, Co. Antrim

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Layd Old Church (State Care Monument) is a local business in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, listed under Historical Landmark on LocallyIrish.ie. It has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 160 Google reviews and is ranked #2 in Historical Landmark in Co. Antrim (Top Rated 2026).

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Ballymena, Co. Antrim: Layd Old Church is a historical landmark. It is comprised of the ruins of a 13th-century Franciscan foundation located one mile from Cushendall. It served as a parish church from 1306 to the end of the 18th century and is the chief burial place of the MacDonnell's after Bonamargy. The graveyard contains notable stones, including a cross commemorating Doctor James MacDonnell. Entry to the site is free.

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Q: Where is Layd Old Church located?
A: Layd Old Church is located one mile from Cushendall in Ballymena, Co. Antrim.
Q: What is Layd Old Church?
A: Layd Old Church is the ruins of a 13th-century Franciscan foundation that served as a parish church from 1306 to the end of the 18th century.
Q: Is there an entry fee for Layd Old Church?
A: Entry to the site is free.