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Druidale Reservoir Field Boundary

Archaeology

A number of field-boundaries originally visible on the ground were destroyed in the building of Druidale Reservoir in 1980 and the opportunity was taken to examine these before they were lost. The north-south boundary, running along the break of the slope on the west side of the valley, consisted of a broad earth and turf bank. A large quantity of rubble formed a rough facing to the bank, spreading into the body of the bank. Although not giving a specific date to these boundaries, Morris implied that they were elements of a farming economy, dating to the period from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Ballaugh
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3709088950

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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