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Kirk Santon Pinfold

Archaeology

The site of the post-medieval Kirk Santon pinfold, which is found alongside an old trackway, west of Ballavar Farm. 


The pinfold is roughly rectangular in plan and measures 13.5 metres in length and up to 10 metres in width.  It is defined by sod hedge walling with mortared masonry around its entrance in the centre of the south wall. There are lintel stones on the walls. 


Each parish was responsible for the maintenance and repair of its own pinfold, but their origins are uncertain although a statute of 1422 confirms relevant laws were already long established by that time.

Ballavar

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Santon
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3041071410

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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