Sulby Keeill
The site of an early medieval keeill or chapel which would have been in use between circa AD500 and AD1000. The remains of the keeill were marked by a turf mound when excavated by Kermode, circa 1918. Little was left of the walling, scarcely more than two courses, but a plan was made. The north and west hedge of the field in which the keeill stood was recessed, and almost certainly marked the line of the enclosure or cemetery. From the eastern corner of the northern hedge, a line of about 35 metres would reach a low ridge, which appeared to be the south fence of the enclosure. The area enclosed did not appear to be definitely marked. A lintel grave and remains of another one were found near the south wall of the keeill, during the excavations.
The chapel itself is orientated east to west and has internal measurements of 7.0 x 3.0 metres. The north wall merges on the exterior side with the surrounding ground, the remaining walls, averaging 1.3 metres wide and 0.3 metres high, are turf covered with some stone exposed. There are vague traces of an entrance in the west. It is situated in an oval enclosure elevated an average of 0.5 metres above the surrounding ground.
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- Parish: Onchan
- Sheading: Middle
- Grid Ref: SC3788080090
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record