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Ballelby Cross Slab (Manx Cross 49)

Archaeology

A large slab found at the site of a chapel and burial ground (IOMHER 1003.00) at Ballelby. The site was known as Keeill yn Chairn ('Chapel of the Lord') but is now ploughed down. The stone bears an unusual cross on one face. It is formed from five closely set squares, four representing a limb, and the fifth set in the centre to form the body of the cross. The outline of each square is incomplete, as if it were originally intended to be joined to its neighbour.

Ballelby Keeill

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Patrick
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2200078850

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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