Remains of a keeill which is thought to have been in use between AD500 and AD1000. It is located on a small triangular easement of the old road leading from the top at Kennaa to Glen Elly on the treen of Ballahig. The north hedge of the road is the boundary of Ballagarman, which stands just to the east.
Very little remains of the building but during excavation by Mr R. Lace in 1910 traces of the west and east walls, the paved floor and indications of the altar were found. The remains of the keeill were orientated northwest to southeast and consist of the northwest wall, which measures 3.8 metres long, and the northeast wall, which measures 6.2 metres long and which appears as an extension of the road boundary. The walls are turf covered and average 0.7 metres wide and 0.3 metres high with some stone showing in the northwest wall where a farm track has cut through on the southwest side. There is now no visible trace of the altar or of the paved floor. The location of these remains fits the historical, topographical, description of the site but they have not been confirmed as the remains of a chapel.
A fragment of a slate cross-slab bearing one limb of an incised cross was found at the site of Keeill Vreeshey in 1908. It measured 15.2 centimetres x 15.2 centimetres x 3.2 centimetres. The fragment has been lost.
This fragment of a slab was found in 1908 close to the altar at Keeill Vreeshey (IOMHER 0734.00). It was subsequently lost some time between 1924 and 1932. It bore one limb of an incised cross.
Medieval chapel and burial ground. The site lies within a small modern enclosure in a cultivated field which has borne the names 'Chapel Field', 'Garey Keeil Vreeshey' and 'the Breesh'. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908.
The Survey found that the chapel measured 4.8 by 2.9m, with walls averaging 0.9m in thickness and standing 1.5m high internally. The surrounding enclosure is higher than the floor of the chapel and collapsed, turf-covered masonry obscures the outer faces of the walls to a depth of 0.6m, and spreads outwards for about 1m; the weight of collapsed material has pushed the walls slightly inwards.
A narrow door is located at the west end of the south wall, and the cills of both a south window (at the east end of the south wall) and an east window survive. The Survey found remains of an altar, though no trace can now be seen. Behind the altar a niche was found in the east gable, which is likely to have served as a reliquary.
At the time of the Survey, the surrounding oval enclosure was in places defined by a 1.5m wide bank and measured 15 by 10m internally. Burials had reportedly been found beyond the enclosure, suggesting that the cemetery had once been more extensive than was then apparent. The Survey also found evidence of burial close to the southern wall of the chapel.
Medieval chapel. The site lies within a small modern enclosure in a cultivated field which has borne the names 'Chapel Field', 'Garey Keeil Vreeshey' and 'the Breesh'. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908.
The Survey found that the chapel measured 4.8 by 2.9m, with walls averaging 0.9m in thickness and standing 1.5m high internally. The surrounding enclosure is higher than the floor of the chapel and collapsed, turf-covered masonry obscures the outer faces of the walls to a depth of 0.6m, and spreads outwards for about 1m; the weight of collapsed material has pushed the walls slightly inwards.
A narrow door is located at the west end of the south wall, and the cills of both a south window (at the east end of the south wall) and an east window survive. The Survey found remains of an altar, though no trace can now be seen. Behind the altar a niche was found in the east gable, which is likely to have served as a reliquary.
Medieval burial ground. The site lies within a small modern enclosure in a cultivated field which has borne the names 'Chapel Field', 'Garey Keeil Vreeshey' and 'the Breesh'. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908.
At the time of the Survey, the surrounding oval enclosure was in places defined by a 1.5m wide bank and measured 15 by 10m internally. Burials had reportedly been found beyond the enclosure, suggesting that the cemetery had once been more extensive than was then apparent. The Survey also found evidence of burial close to the southern wall of the chapel.
Medieval chapel and burial ground. The site was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey (1915). The ground surface on a south-facing hillside has been built up to create a more level site, probably as a result of burial activity. The chapel is located within an oval enclosure measuring about 40 by 20m.
The structure is orientated ENE-WSW, and the Survey found that it measured 4.1 by 2.9m, though its plan is slightly irregular and its walls deformed through settlement. The walls stand from 0.6 to 1.2m high, and are 0.9m thick. The door is in the 'west' wall, and the base of the altar against the 'east' gable is 1.2m wide 0.6m deep.
The enclosure around the chapel contains several stones set on edge which probably represent lintel graves. Three carved and inscribed stones have been recovered from the site.
Medieval chapel.
The site was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey (1915). The chapel is located within an oval enclosure measuring about 40 by 20m.
The structure is orientated ENE-WSW, and the Survey found that it measured 4.1 by 2.9m, though its plan is slightly irregular and its walls deformed through settlement. The walls stand from 0.6 to 1.2m high, and are 0.9m thick. The door is in the 'west' wall, and the base of the altar against the 'east' gable is 1.2m wide 0.6m deep.
Medieval chapel. The investigation of the chapel is described by the Manx Archaeological Survey. The building is orientated east-west and has internal measurements of 5.7 by 1.7m. It has turf capped walls 0.8m wide with an average internal height of 0.7m. The doorway is in the west wall. A small recess was built into the east wall, near which was found a stone thought to survive from the altar.
Trenches through and around the building confuse interpretation, creating a sense of a second 'wall' closely surrounding the structure on all sides except for the north-east corner.
No clear evidence for an enclosure or burials has been recorded.
Medieval burial ground. The site was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey (1915).
The ground surface on a south-facing hillside has been built up to create a more level site, probably as a result of burial activity, creating an oval enclosure measuring about 40 by 20m.
The enclosure around the chapel contains several stones set on edge which probably represent lintel graves. Three carved and inscribed stones have been recovered from the site.
The site of the early medieval chapel and burial ground of St Mary's, or Keeill Worrey, thought to have been in use between AD500 and AD1000. The site was excavated by R. Lace in 1910.
The chapel measured 7.3 metres by 3.65 metres and its north wall stood up to 1.2 metres high as recently as 1860. Seven lintel graves were revealed at the east end of the keeill at a depth of 0.30 metres. The total number of graves found at the keeill was seventeen; three of which lay outside the keeill. Human remains were retrieved in only two of the excavated graves. Similar graves were also found in widening the entrance to the farm north of the keeill.
No visible trace remains of the chapel or of the burial ground enclosure and the site is now occupied partly by a driveway and partly by a lawn.
Medieval carved stone cross.
A carved stone cross slab (Manx Cross 40) was found inside the keeill during investigation by the Manx Archaeological Survey.
Medieval carved stone cross.
A carved stone cross slab (Manx Cross 33) was found at the keeill prior to investigations by the Manx Archaeological Survey.
A slab with an incised plain equal-limbed cross with small circles between its limbs. It is now kept in the Maughold Cross House. It measures 99 centimetres x 37 centimetres x 9 centimetres thick.
This irregular slab was found at Keeill Woirrey (IOMHER 0619.00) in upper Cornaa. It bears a boldly cut, equal armed cross in outline. Between the limbs, more lightly drawn circles have been incised, and several more small crosses have been incised nearer the head of the stone.
The site of the early medieval chapel and burial ground of St Mary's, or Keeill Worrey, thought to have been in use between AD500 and AD1000. The site was excavated by R. Lace in 1910.
The chapel measured 7.3 metres by 3.65 metres and its north wall stood up to 1.2 metres high as recently as 1860. No trace of an altar was found. Seven lintel graves were revealed at the east end of the keeill at a depth of 0.30 metres. The total number of graves found at the keeill was seventeen; three of which lay outside the keeill. Human remains were found in only two of the excavated graves. Similar graves were also found in widening the entrance to the farm north of the keeill.
No visible trace remains of the chapel or of the burial ground enclosure, and the site is now occupied partly by a driveway and partly by a lawn.
Medieval chapel, burial ground and lintel grave.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 shows the location of a chapel and burial ground at this location on Gretchvooar farm, together with the annotation, 'St Mary's Chapel & Burial Ground (Keeill Moirrey) (Site of)'. The enclosure is defined as an earthwork feature and the site of the chapel itself is marked within it to the west of the track.
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) records the site as lying at the side of the road, and that its dedication is still remembered. Traces of a roughly circular enclosure were apparent on either side of the road, measuring about 25m in diameter, and a mound within the enclosure to the east of the road was thought to represent the site of the chapel.
A Royal Commission field inspector in 1976 noted that the outline of the enclosure was still visible to the west of the track, and that the enclosure was better defined to the east of the track; here it was also noted that the footings of a building survived, 'undoubtedly the remains of the chapel...approx. 6 by 5m'. The west gable was thought to be destroyed by the field boundary bordering the track, though the latter incorporated massive stones probably derived from the structure.
PMC Kermode (director of the Manx Museum 1922-32) recorded the existence of a lintel grave at the site on his annotated OS 1:10560 map series.
Medieval chapel.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 shows the location of a chapel and burial ground at this location on Gretchvooar farm, together with the annotation, 'St Mary's Chapel & Burial Ground (Keeill Moirrey) (Site of)'. The site of the chapel itself is marked within the enclosure to the west of the track.
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) records the site as lying at the side of the road, and that its dedication is still remembered. A mound within the enclosure to the east of the road was thought to represent the site of the chapel.
A Royal Commission field inspector in 1976 noted that the footings of a building survived in ther eastern part of the enclosure, 'undoubtedly the remains of the chapel...approx. 6 by 5m'. The west gable was thought to be destroyed by the field boundary bordering the track, though the latter incorporated massive stones probably derived from the structure.
The latter two observers would appear to conclusively contradict the earlier OS opinion which had placed the chapel to the west of the track.
Medieval burial ground.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 shows the location of a chapel and burial ground at this location on Gretchvooar farm, together with the annotation, 'St Mary's Chapel & Burial Ground (Keeill Moirrey) (Site of)'. The enclosure is defined as an earthwork feature lying either side of the track.
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) records the site as lying at the side of the road, and that its dedication is still remembered. Traces of a roughly circular enclosure were apparent on either side of the road, measuring about 25m in diameter.
A Royal Commission field inspector in 1976 noted that the outline of the enclosure was still visible to the west of the track, and that the enclosure was better defined to the east of the track.
PMC Kermode (director of the Manx Museum 1922-32) recorded the existence of a lintel grave at the site on his annotated OS 1:10560 map series.
Medieval lintel grave.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 shows the location of a chapel and burial ground at this location on Gretchvooar farm, together with the annotation, 'St Mary's Chapel & Burial Ground (Keeill Moirrey) (Site of)'. The enclosure is defined as an earthwork feature.
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) records the site as lying at the side of the road, and that its dedication is still remembered. Traces of a roughly circular enclosure were apparent on either side of the road, measuring about 25m in diameter.
A Royal Commission field inspector in 1976 noted that the outline of the enclosure was still visible to the west of the track, and that the enclosure was better defined to the east of the track.
PMC Kermode (director of the Manx Museum 1922-32) recorded the existence of a lintel grave at the site on his annotated OS 1:10560 map series. The annotation is placed immediately to the east of the site but it is not clear if this has any implication for the precise location of the grave.
The site of an early medieval chapel and burial site known as Keeill yn Chiarn. The site has long been ploughed over, but part of the enclosure wall of the burial ground is preserved in the boundary of an old road. A fine cross slab (No.49) was found here and is now preserved in a nearby barn.
The site of an early medieval chapel and burial site known as Keeill yn Chiarn. The site has long been ploughed over, but part of the enclosure wall of the burial ground is preserved in the boundary of an old road. A fine cross slab (No.49) was found here and is now preserved in a nearby barn.
This holy well has never been located with confidence, but a spring at this location appears to match that of the well described by P.M.C. Kermode. It is located 650 metres to the north of Keeiltushtagh and it was said that it was visited 'when the Books were open,' i.e. during Divine service. Offerings of coins and pins were still made at the well during the 19th century.
The site of a post-medieval horse engine. The circular horsewalk is shown on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map, located at the northern side of a farm building to the west of the farmhouse.
