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Ballabeg Settlement

Archaeology

A possible Neolithic settlement site, identified through the excavation of a rubbish dump which included Ronaldsway type flints and pottery sherds. The site was originally identified by Mr Alan Skillan during fieldwalking.  The material was found in a succession of inter-connected pits deliberately cut in the sandy subsoil, and included a number of typical hump-backed scrapers, and pieces from some fourteen pots. The most interesting find was a slate plaque with lightly-inscribed geometric decoration on both faces. Only a single arrow-head was recovered and that was found during field walking.

Ballabeg, Faaie Jimmy Dan

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Andreas
  • Sheading: Ayre
  • Grid Ref: SC4060098100

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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