Ballintoy Parish Church

Ballintoy Parish Church is a stone building from the early 1800s positioned on elevated ground overlooking the harbor. The location offers views toward Rathlin Island and the Scottish coast.

The building was erected in 1817 to replace an earlier structure while keeping a tower from the previous church. Major restoration work took place in the 1880s.

The church serves as the main place of worship for the Church of Ireland community in this part of County Antrim. It remains central to local religious life and village gatherings.

The church sits at the northern edge of the area with parking available and is open during services and for visitor access. Remember this is an active place of worship.

An 1817 sundial on the exterior wall also functioned as a tide clock for the coastal community. This combination of timekeeping tools reflects how crucial tidal knowledge was for local life.

Location: County Antrim

Location: Northern Ireland

GPS coordinates: 55.24020,-6.36706

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06