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Cronk y Killey Burial Ground

Archaeology

The site of an early medieval chapel or keeill, thought to have been in use between AD 500-1000.  The chapel is orientated northeast to southwest and is built upon a small hillock. The grass-covered walls include some stones and have been preserved within a pasture field by the farmer. It is shown on the 1869 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map.


No surface trace remains of the cemetery enclosure but it is thought to have extended eastward; a human skull was apparently found when the foundations of the present house were dug. Lintel graves have also been noted in the past.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Michael
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3002088540

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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