St Runns Church stands on the site of an early medieval keeill or chapel and its associated burial ground, thought to have been in use during the period circa AD500 to AD1000.  The church is thought to be dedicated to St Runan of Lismore Mochuda. 


A lintel grave has been found extending northeastwards across the road. Early cross-slabs (Manx Crosses Nos. 50 & 81) have been found here. They are said to be early, certainly pre-Viking.