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Giants Fingers Stone Circle

Archaeology

The remains of a possible stone circle. The site has been interpreted as consisting of an original ring of large white quartz boulders, open to the northwest for a space of 2.1 metres and covering an area of about 9 metres by 10.5 metres. Within the ring a horseshoe-shaped chamber is represented by three leaning stones which appear to have formed its north side.  Workmen repairing fences were reported to have 'found at the foot of some of the boulders a number of crocks containing ashes.' (report in IOMNHAS excursion).


The site has also been interpreted as consisting of erratic quartz blocks. Four blocks now remain, the largest of which is 2.6 m long, 0.5 m thick and 1.3m high and the smallest is 1.3 m long, 0.9 m wide and 0.4 m high. They form a vague north to south arc which is 14.0 m long along its inner curve. The 'circle' is set upon a steep slope and is a doubtful antiquity by virtue of its appearance and its topographical situation.

East Lhergydhoo, Peel

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Book Chapters

  • Parish: German
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2758084960

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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