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Ballateare Burial Mound

Archaeology

The site of a Viking burial mound totally excavated by Bersu in 1946. A coffin burial of the late 9th century was found, with grave goods comprising a knife, broken sword, one spear inside the coffin, two on top, and a shield laid to the side of the coffin. A mound was built over the burial pit and the body of a sacrificed woman placed on the top, and the whole covered with earth.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Jurby
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3441097050

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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