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Block Eary Shieling Mound (1070.10C)

Archaeology

The site of a sheiling mound within the Block Eary settlement, which is thought to be of early medieval date.  It is an elongated mound on a north-south alignment. 


Of the elongated mounds in the group it is significant that they are nearly all orientated north-south i.e. across the contours of the slope.  In several examples it is obvious that the elongation results from a build up on the downhill side and provide a level platform for a round hut on top.  In some of the cases mentioned the outline of the round hut can be traced by a barely perceptible bank. The elongation is not always so easily explained since in some cases the top slopes down only slightly less than the surrounding ground.

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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