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Ballafayle Cairn

Archaeology

A short-horned Neolithic cairn, orientated west-northwest to east-southeast, located 400 metres northwest of Ballafayle house, to the east side of the lane.  It is a Protected Monument.


The cairn covered cremated remains. Within the cairn and particularly down the middle line was an abundance of peat ash with some charcoal, while the stones bear signs of great and prolonged heat some having been fused. There were no side or covering stones. The cremations in a pit are related to the Yorkshire cremation pit tradition.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Maughold
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4775090120

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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