Mill Bay, County Antrim facts for kids

Millbay is a small village located on Islandmagee in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was once known as Carnspindle Bay. People started calling it Millbay because there used to be a mill in the bay area. Millbay is part of the larger area called Carnspindle. It is also within the Larne Borough Council area, which is a local government district. In 2011, about 103 people lived in Millbay, making up 40 households. This was a small increase from 2001, when 93 people lived there.

Exploring Millbay's History

One interesting place near Millbay is the Ballylumford Dolmen. A dolmen is a type of ancient stone structure, often used as a tomb. People in the area sometimes call this dolmen the "Druid's Altar." It is an important archeological site. This means experts have studied the area to learn about people who lived there long ago. They have found old items from an ancient burial chamber at this site. These discoveries help us understand the history of the area.