The findspot of a Neolithic flint scatter, which included scrapers and a saw. "Slate tallies" were also found, including a "rod with Ogham-like characters".
The findspot of a Neolithic flint scatter, including worked flint flakes and blades of Ronaldsway type as well as part of a dark igneous stone axehead.
The findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter where "prehistoric" pottery, worked stones and flints, made reference to in the Manx Folk Life Survey.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballaugh by CH Cowley, from the 'Brooghs'.
No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the midpoint on the coastline for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
The site of the burial ground of the old Parish Church of St Mary, Ballaugh. The church was rebuilt in 1717 although the church registers date back to 1598. The site is thought likely to have been occupied by an early medieval keeill but no trace of such has been found. A Scandanavian cross-slab found in the churchyard is now kept inside the church.
A 19th century Wesleyan Methodist chapel is shown in the heart of the hamlet here on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map. It no longer stands and the site is now a wooded parcel.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballaugh by CH Cowley, from the 'Curragh'.
No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to a midpoint in the curragh for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
The site of the old parish Church of St Mary, Ballaugh which was rebuilt in 1717 although the church registers date back to 1598. The site is thought likely to have been occupied by an early medieval keeill but no trace of such has been found. A Scandanavian cross-slab found in the churchyard is now kept inside the church.
Memorial set in a yellow sandstone plinth with a Celtic cross at the top. There are two bronze plaques towards the base.
The memorial was unveiled on 6 April 1921 by Lieutenant Governor Major-General Sir William Fry, K.C.V.O., C.B.
18 names listed alphabetically; First World War.
3 names listed alphabetically; Second World War.
A marble obelisk, surmounted by a cross, rises from a block of red stone, on which is inscribed the names of the fallen on panels of marble. This block rests on three steps of red stone.
The memorial was unveiled on 10 November 1921, by Mr J.F. Crellin, M.C. and The Venerable Archdeacon dedicated the memorial. Wreaths were placed by the relatives; by the ex-soldiers represented by Mr Frederick Caley, M.M; by the school children and by the committee. The parish committee consisted of Messrs J. Wade, R. Corlett, S.D. Jelley, John Teare, J.T. Quayle, J. Quayle, P. Mylcharaine, T.H. Kneen (treasurer), J.T. Teare (Hon. Secretary) and the Rev. T.R. Kneale (chairman). The dimensions of the cross were drawn out by Mr A. Knox. The memorial was erected by Mr Edward Christian of Ramsey.
