Medieval chapel. Investigation of the site by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1910 showed that the existing building was of two phases, the earlier of which post-dated Christian graves which were apparently not on the same alignment. On the basis of the presence of the graves, an early gravemarker (Manx Cross 018) and a Norse cross (Manx Cross 103), it is thought that an earlier chapel (keeill) once existed, predating the standing remains of the 14th/15th century chapel.


A number of different placenames are associated with the site, including Keeill Pherick, directly implying a dedication to St Patrick. The site is however sometimes referred to as Keeill Kickle, which is thought to indicate a connection to St Cecilia.