Moyadam facts for kids

Moyadam is a small area of land in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It covers about 685 acres. This area is also known as a townland.

Moyadam is part of a larger area called the civil parish of Grange of Nilteen. It also belongs to an old historic division called the barony of Antrim Upper. The name Moyadam comes from the Irish Maigh Doinn, which means "Donn’s plain."

Moyadam's Past: A Look at Its History

The name of Moyadam has changed over many years. Around the year 1306, old church records called this place Maudone. This name was used for a church site located there.

Later, in 1605, the area was recorded as Ballimoyden. By 1621, its name had changed again to Ballymoyeden. These different names show how places were recorded differently long ago.

Ancient Discoveries: Archaeology in Moyadam

Moyadam is home to an interesting ancient site. There is a large standing stone located in the townland. A standing stone is a tall stone that was placed upright by people a very long time ago.

These stones are often found in places where ancient people lived. They can tell us about the history and culture of the people who lived there thousands of years ago. The exact location of this stone is at grid reference J2510 8831.