In 1839 when the first Ordance Survey was carried out The White House had fallen into some disrepair and become a barn and stable. They did establish however that it had remained an important building until 1770 and went on to describe its current state.

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Around 1923 it was donated by a Mr McLaughlin to be used as a Gospel Hall. It was to continue to serve in this way until 1997 when the congregation was able to build a new church just across the road.

It was at this point that it was purchased on behalf of Abbey Historical Society by Ulster Garden Villages. An archaeological survey was carried out which revealed the original paved floor which is well below the present ground level.

Plans were drawn up for the restoration of the building to its original height. When complete the ground floor will become a museum area and the new upper floor will be a meeting place for the historical society. The full history of the area is told in

THROUGH THE AGES TO NEWTOWNABBEY

AMERICAN CONNECTIONS

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