Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (1) (C) Albert Bridge

J4493 : Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (1)

near to Ballycarry, Ireland

Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (1)

A plaque, close to Templecorran old church, commemorating Edward Brice. It reads “This plaque was erected on September 5th 1993 to mark the 380th anniversary of the ministry in this village of Edward Brice of Drymen, Stirlingshire, the first minister of the Kirk in Broadisland and first Presbyterian minister in Ireland. He served his people well until 1636, when having remained true to his principles, he was forbidden to minister by the authorities of the day and died heartbroken”. NS4788 : Church of Scotland, Drymen and NS4788 : Drymen Church of Scotland interior show the present Church of Scotland in Drymen. This link explains the cicumstances leading to his demise Link

. J4493 : Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (2) shows the plaque in its setting.

Templecorran old church, Ballycarry

Built in 1613, Templecorran (Ballycarry) became the first Presbyterian church established in Ulster by Scottish settlers. A ruin is all that remains. There are graves inside the ruin. Its historical significance seems to have been overlooked by all the heritage and “cultural traditions” bodies. On the "At Risk" register.

Blue and other plaques in Northern Ireland

A series of photographs of blue and other commemorative plaques in Northern Ireland. Many of the blue plaques were provided by the Ulster History Circle Link.

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2012

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Grid Square: J4493, 17 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Monday, 17 September, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 17 September, 2012
Geographical Context: Village, Rural settlement Religious sites People, Events
Subject Location: Irish: J 447 937 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.2468N 5:45.0722W
Photographer Location: Irish: J 447 937
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)