The Ordnance Survey First Edition 1:2500 map of 1868 records "St Catherine's Chapel Burial Ground" here and marks the site at the grid reference provided. 


The Manx Archaeological Survey (1968) describes the site as well authenticated though no remains are now visible.  Durham's survey of the Island (1595, published by Speed, 1605) marked the chapel, and the Survey notes sources that record that a 17th century owner of the site was responsible for its demolition. 


The Survey observes that the Ordnance Survey siting of the burial ground on high ground immediately west of the neighbouring stream would seem a likely position for the chapel. The Rev E.B. Savage in 1885 records that graves had been found there.  Local tradition suggests a siting on lower ground by the stream (SC 22807012). This is highly improbable as the area is liable to occasional flooding. 


Within a dozen or so yards of the keeill site, the little Bellabbey stream is spanned by a large flat stone, locally reputed to be the 'altar stone'. It is 5 foot 6 inch in length, 2 foot 6 inch wide, and very thick and heavy, far too substantial for an altar stone. It is devoid of any markings. 


There are no remains to be seen of either a chapel or burial ground. Of the two postulated sites the OS site seems more likely as it follows the traditional siting of keeills on natural eminences. The stream-side site was pointed out by Mr. M. Walker of Bellabbey Farm and vague traces of what may be foundations are discernible. The stream too, appears to have been diverted to avoid this point but the area as a whole has been landscaped in the past and it is impossible to assess the significance of the hummocky ground indicated by Mr Walker. The alleged Altar Slab still serves as a slab bridge but nothing can be inferred from its appearance as it is devoid of markings.