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Lhergyrhenny Shieling Mound

Archaeology

The site of a Bronze Age barrow which is thought to have been reused in medieval times based on the discovery of the handle and part of the lip of a probable large jug, considered to be'medieval which was found above paving and ashes in the 'cist.' They are now kept at the Manx Museum (Accession No. 1954-3076).  It is thought to have been a round-based 'urn.'  


The description of the internal arrangements of the 'tumulus' (PRN 0447.00) and the find of probable medieval pottery, would seem to suggest a later use of the mound possibly a shieling or corn-drying kiln as seen at Block Eary. P.S. Gelling shows two shieling mounds on his distribution map in close proximity to this site (PRN 0448.00)

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Lezayre
  • Sheading: Ayre
  • Grid Ref: SC3840087900

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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