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Chibbyr ny Fainaghyn

Archaeology

Chibbyr ny Fainaghyn was known as a healing well, the waters used for curing warts.  It is located 180 metres west-southwest of Stockfield House. An owner of Skerestel Beg had lived in the area for approximately 60 years but knew nothing about the well. The present owner of Stockfield has occupied the farm for 7 years and also knew nothing about the well, but believed there was a spring at about the presumed location of the well. It is possible that the spring and well were located at the source of a minor stream at SC 30128687.  The stream source has been drained and the stream now issues from the field bank 75 metres to the northeast.  Springs and wells are synonymous terms on the Isle of Man.

Stockfield

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  • Parish: German
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC3019086830

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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