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Slieau Lewaigue, Cronk Dhoo Burial Cairn

Archaeology

The site of a damaged funerary cairn. The partially gorse covered cairn is situated on the summit of a hill and has a diameter of 20.0 metres and an average height of 0.6 metres. Some 2.0 metres in from its outer edge, a concentric ditch 1.5 metres wide and 0.3 metres deep has been dug in modern times. The site has also been further trenched from east to west.


Kermode refers to a 'circular platform of burnt bones and soil on Cronk Dhoo, Folieau, which is the north face of Slieau Lewaigue (and) is the reputed site of a Watch and Ward beacon. The 'Hill for the Day Watch' at 'Slewlage' is mentioned in 1627.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Maughold
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4595092650

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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