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Keeill Vian, St Matthews Chapel

Archaeology

Medieval chapel, alleged.


The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 marks the site of a chapel and burial ground at this location, together with the annotation 'Site of St Matthew's Chapel (Keeill Vian)'. A marker is placed on the alleged position of the chapel.


The Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) briefly states that a keeill dedicated to St Matthew stood here.


A Royal Commission field inspector noted in 1976 that there were no surface remains of any kind, and expressed the view that the location was a most unlikely one for site of this type.


The site now lies within the garden curtilage of a modern dwelling.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Grid Ref: SC4323184207

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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