Medieval burial ground.


The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 shows Braddan parish church and its burial ground at this location.


The present parish church was built in 1773, but incorporates masonry and individual stones of much older date. The surrounding burial ground contains many fine Victorian and Georgian headstones and tombs, but the burial ground is likely to have its origins in the medieval period, the extent of which is unknown.


The discovery of a Viking Age sword suggests the presence of an early 10th century burial, and the recovery of several carved stone cross slabs confirms the site's continued use during the 10th century for the burial of Christians of Scandinavian heritage.