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Benvarden, Antrim

Benvarden is a historic estate in the townland of Benvardin, in the civil parish of Dunluce, in County Antrim. The estate dates from the 1630s. In 1797, Benvarden was bought by Hugh Montgomery, who extended the house considerably, adding twelve bedchambers and a ballroom. The estate consists of a mature walled garden and beautiful landscaped grounds on the bank of the River Bush with a unique Victorian cast-iron bridge. It is within the council area of Causeway Coast and Glens.
Historic Buildings Ref: HB04/02/002

Place Type: Historic Estate
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 55.136985,-6.515901
Grid Reference: C 9469 3320
Townland: Benvardin TD
Civil Parish: Dunluce CP
Council Area: Causeway Coast and Glens CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332630
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Benvarden,_Antrim_332630

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