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Ballachrink Keeill

Archaeology

The site of an early medieval keeill or chapel which would have been in use during the period circa AD500 to AD1000.  It is located in a small field known as the 'Chapel Field' to the south of Ballachrink, between the estates of Ballanicholas and Ballacallin.  It should not be confused with another keeill site at Ballachrink (PRN 0314.00).


P.M.C. Kermode was refused permission to excavate the site when he visited circa 1909, but he noted that the outline of a rectangular building, measuring approximately 3 metres by 1.8 metres was visible, with the doorway seemingly at the west end. The site was concealed beneath undergrowth but the surrounding enclosure had been ploughed over by that time.

Ballachrink, Chapel Field

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Marown
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3087076150

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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