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Peel Hill Burial Mound

Archaeology

One of three ditchless, grass-covered round barrows recorded by the Ordnance Survey in 1868 on Peel Hill, situated on a ridge top and on top of outcrop rock. 


Cinerary urns were removed from two of the three mounds in the late 18th century: one mound is apparently undisturbed. Flint flakes, including 'pygmy flints' were found here by collector C.H. Cowley on occasions.  A Middle Bronze Age incense cup was also found, which was drawn but no longer exists.


This cairn is located at SC 23828398. A field inspection in 1955 by the OS recorded the diameter of the cairn was 11.0 metres on average and 0.8 metres in height.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: German
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2382083980

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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