Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB05/14/026

Address :
Former Railway Station Council Yard Ballycastle Co Antrim

Townland:
Town Parks

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Railway Station Structures

Former Use
Railway Station Structures

Conservation Area:
Yes

Industrial Archaeology:
Yes

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
Yes

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OS Map No:
8/12 NE

IG Ref:
D1160 4064

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Owner Category

Exterior Description And Setting

A ruinous single storey railway station building. It is difficult to describe the building elevation by elevation because of chainlink fencing and undergrowth. The station building may have been built in redbrick and subsequently smooth rendered, at least in parts. The roof retains its Bangor blue slates and 1 redbrick chimney. A wall extended along the platform from the station is built in coursed random rubble basalt as is also the wall support to the cylindrical water cistern (for engines). The station was sited in behind Holy Trinity Church and Station Street (now cul de sac) linked the railway to The Diamond.

Architects

McKinnon, James E Lanyon, John

Historical Information

The Ballymoney to Ballycastle narrow line was given Royal Assent 22 July 1875. Plans were prepared by John Lanyon and James E McKinnon and the guage was 3 feet. Construction of the line began in Jan 1879 and traffic commenced on 18th October 1880. The station building probably commenced in 1880. The lowest tender was Messrs Connor and Manisty because of financial difficulties the contract was transferred to Messrs Butter & Fry. Rail traffic ceased c1950s. The site is now partially occupied by a Bus Depot and the council yard of the Moyle District Council. The Tow viaduct remains (see HB05/14/027),and the permanent way without rails as far as Fairhill Street. I H R No. 3860.1 References Primary Sources 1. O.S. Map 1832 Antrim sheets 5 and 9. 2. O.S. Map 1832 Rev. 1856 Antrim sheets 5 and 9. 3.. O.S. Map 1904 Ballycastle 4.. Patterson, The Ballycastle Railway p. 27. 5. Notes, 1st Survey EHS Hill Street Belfast Secondary Sources 1. Ballycastle Conservation Area Booklet

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

The station building, though ruinous, is good example of a small seaside town railway station. It is not beyond restoration as a part of Ballycastle's Industrial Heritage and it contributes to the setting of the nearby Tow viaduct (HB05/14/027).

General Comments

Date of Survey

21 September 2000