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The Landmark

Archaeology

The site of a mound of unknown significance, which is known as The Landmark but there was a belief that it might be an ancient burial mound. In the past the tenant of the land here was not allowed to plough the mound, which was the location of a minor triangulation point. It is a ditchless mound, orientated north-northeast to south-southwest and measures 12.0 metres by 6.0 metres and is 0.4 metres high.  It has rather sharp edges apparently created by ploughing around it. Past excavations at the site of the triangulation point have revealed three stones. Its present appearance is not that of a barrow and it is likely that its past importance was for the presence of the triangulation point rather than any archaeological interest. The mound is not a prominent point or landmark in the accepted sense. It is likely that the farmer was forbidden to plough it for fear of disturbing the trangulation pillar socket.

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  • Parish: Bride
  • Sheading: Ayre
  • Grid Ref: NX4370001020

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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