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Keeill Vout, Ballahig

Archaeology

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.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Patrick
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2856079600

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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