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Cronk ny Merriu

Archaeology

Medieval watch place.


The excavated evidence suggests that the site was not permanently occupied during the medieval period.


Several other defended promontories (Cass ny Hawin, Close ny Chollagh and Borrane) have similar buildings within their ramparts, leading to the suggestion that existing promontory forts were reused as part of a 'watch and ward' system of coastal defence and perhaps also to police beach markets.

Port Grenaugh

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Santon
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3174070480

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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