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Kirkhill Burial Ground

Archaeology

The site of a possible chapel ('keeill') and burial ground listed by P.M.C. Kermode on the strength of the place-names 'Kirkhill' and 'Claghyn ny Killey'.


While there is no certain evidence or tradition to show the exact site of the keeill, J.R. Bruce, writing in 1968, noted that graves had been turned up in recent years by J. Lowey (occupying farmer) in the 'Big Field', while 'flat stones on edge' had hindered ploughing. Reportedly many skeletons were dug up from an old graveyard on an 'uncultivated spot on the farm' before 1904.


The 'Big Field' was examined in 1963-65 under various crop-conditions, but nothing has been seen to indicate the whereabouts of the burial ground.

Kirkhill, Claghyn ny Killey

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Rushen
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2130072200

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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