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Chibbyr Roney

Archaeology

The site of the early medieval holy well or healing well known as Chibbyr Roney. The water was believed to be good for the eyes, but a round white pebble had to be placed in the well before water was drawn. Canon Quine tells us that it was the traditional well from which the water for baptism was drawn for Marown Church. 


The position of the well was described by Mrs Norton of Rahyn Farm as being 200 metres south of Rahyn. During field survey it was noted that a few quartz rocks that were located against the field bank had been churned up by cows. The area was extremely wet and obviously the site of a spring, but no feature describable as a well remained.

Rahyn

Connections

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  • Parish: Braddan
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3499080510

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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