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Ballaquinney Keeill

Archaeology

Medieval chapel and burial ground. The site consists of an irregular oval enclosure measuring 48 by 39m which traditionally was known as the 'Faerie Orchard'. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908. The Survey found that the chapel is irregularly shaped, having a rhomboid plan with maximum internal dimensions of 4.9 by 3.2m. The doorway is at the west end and traces of windows survive towards the east end of the south wall and in the east gable. The base of the altar is at the east end, measuring 1.3 by 1m and surviving to a height of 0.2m. The exterior of the walls are partially obscured by collapsed masonry, now grass-covered.


The enclosure is artificially raised, and the surrounding embankment of earth and stones survives to a maximum height of 1.7m on the east side, but is discontinuous elsewhere. The Survey found traces of inhumation during limited excavation.


The Survey found the fragmentary remains of two compass-drawn crosses during the investigation of the altar, Manx Crosses 44 and 45 (now lost), and about 150 white quartz pebbles were also noted in and around the altar.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Marown
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC3330077680

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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