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Ballagilley Cross Site

Archaeology

The site of the burial ground of an early medieval keeill or chapel site, which would have been in use between circa AD500 and AD1000.  Lintel graves have been found and a fragment of a Scandinavian cross-slab on which is the forepart of boar carved in flat relief, with the remains of runic inscription on edge. It was found in 1869 and measures 8 inches x 7 inches x 1 inch. It is kept in the Maughold cross house.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Maughold
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4595091610

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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