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The Crosh Cross Site
Archaeology
A grass covered ditchless mound elongated southeast to northwest and built up by 0.7 metres to form an almost level platform 3.5 metres wide x 7.0 metres long. The mound is situated on land falling to the southwest.
No visible trace of a cross remains at the site. The Ordnance Survey marks this 'site of stone cross' but a Mr Crellin, who lived here all his days, says he never heard of an actual cross having been there though the place was always known locally as 'The Crosh' and it was supposed that the people assembled there in the old days to hear proclamations and announcements.
Almost all crosses on the Isle of Man date to the period between the 6th and 13th centuries. They have nearly all been removed to churches or the museum.
Connections
Book Chapters
- Parish: German
- Sheading: Glenfaba
- Grid Ref: SC2955081500
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record