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Tours of a plantation-era ‘barn church’. Be guided by one of our enthusiastic volunteers, or feel free to wander at your own pace and enjoy the simplicity of the church at leisure. Written information will be provided to keep you informed as you walk around.
Informally known as “Jeremy Taylor’s Church,” The Middle Church in Ballinderry, Co Antrim, is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of a plantation church in Ulster. The interior contains some fine articles of interest, such as the original 17th century communion table and oak pews with fixed candleholders. The three deck oak “pepper pot” pulpit has the lowest seat for the parish clerk who led the responses of the congregation, the middle seat for the conduct of the service, readings and prayers and the upper section for the preacher. Also of interest is a funeral hatchment bearing the coat of arms of Bishop Taylor.
The church is on rising ground, at a short distance from the car park. If required, cars can be brought to the door for dropping off visitors with mobility difficulties. The floor is constructed of stone flags.
