Notes

The original form of the building seems to have been present by 1834. However, the steep pitch of roof may suggest it predates its neighbours, (HB05/13/017).

Brett’s Historic Buildings Groups of Buildings Areas of Architectural Importance in the Glens of Antrim (1971) p.49, notes the building was “built by Charles Gray 1740” but this is unconfirmed.

PRONI VAL/1B/135

Griffith’s Valuation.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Census – building no.84

Alexander McAlister, 69, head of family, Presbyterian, seed merchant, widower

Mary McAlister, 35, daughter, Presbyterian, not married

Mary Ann McNeill, 24 servant, RC, general servant domestic, not married

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Census – building no.88

Alexander McAlister, 79, head of family, Presbyterian, merchant, widower

Mary McAlister, 45, daughter, Presbyterian, shop assistant, single

James Taylor, 19, servant, COI, shop assistant grocer, single

Albert Smith McVicker, 14, servant, Presbyterian, apprentice grocer, single

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

JMcC research.

JMcC research.

Kevin McAfee (10/12/24).

SMcM research.

Working Group review (10/04/25) confirmed that Jim Harkness sub-divided the property with a bakery on the left, and the café on the right as you entered the building.

JMcC research.

HB05/13/017.

Fiona Spence (12/02/25).

JMcC research.

Ballycastle Turkish Barber

Barber

The property has been subdivided into an upstairs flat and two ground floor shops since at least 2021.