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Block Eary Shieling Mound (1070.10S)

Archaeology

The site of a sheiling mound within the Block Eary settlement, which is thought to be of early medieval date.  It is a T-shaped mound with the cross piece orientated east-west, along the hill contour, and measuring 14.0 metres in length. From the outside top of the T to the foot of its stem measures 11.0 metres. On the east arm of the T is a level platform on which is a traceable circular bank with a diameter of 3.0 metres, which looks like a small hut or pen.

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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