Locations Of The Homes Of Thomas & Alexander Campbell's Youth
with excerpts from Memoirs of Alexander Campbell
Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Ballymena, near the birthplace of Alexander Campbell, September 12, 1788
Downtown Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Shane's Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
Alexander Campbell was born about a mile from Shane's Castle. As a child, he would have played on the grounds of the old Castle. The castle was destroyed by fire in 1816, eight years after the Campbells had made their way to America. In 1847 when Campbell visited Ireland for the last time, he traveled too far south of Lough Neigh, but perhaps would have recalled the days of his youth when living near the castle.
When visiting the Shane Castle grounds in July, 2011, the proprieters were unwilling to allow access to the ruins. As it is still a working farm, the castle grounds are private property. The ruins are opened to the public on certain days each year. If planning a visit to the area, be sure to check ahead of time as to whether you can visit the castle grounds.
GPS Location of Shane's Castle
54°43'39.4"N 6°16'04.7"W
54.727622, -6.267979
A6, Castle Road, Near Antrim / Walls around the compound of Shane's Castle
Access Road to Shane's Castle
Shane's Castle Grounds
Entrance Leading Toward Old Castle Grounds
Generic photos found online of the Shane Castle Ruins
Market Hill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Excerpt From Memoirs Of Alexander Campbell, Pages 28,29
Excerpt From Memoirs Of Alexander Campbell, Pages 31
See Site on Newry Here
GPS Location of Markethill
54°17'53.2"N 6°31'16.7"W
or D.d. 54.298121,-6.521291
Markethill, Childhood Home Of Alexander Campbell / Thomas Campbell Taught School Here
Gosford's Offer To Thomas Campbell
Forest Named For The Gosford Family
Photos Taken July, 2011
Courtesy of Scott Harp
www.TheRestorationMovement.com
