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Keeill Moirrey Burial Ground

Archaeology

Medieval burial ground.


The Ordnance Survey First Edition 1:2500 map records 'Chapel Gate, Site of St Mary's Chapel & Burial Ground (Keeill Moirrey) at SC20836806, without a marker defining the site.


The Manx Archaeological Survey (1968) examined a photograph dated c1882 which showed 'Chapel Gate' under construction and stones visible on the slope below drawing the conclusion that these must be exposed lintel graves.


A photograph in the Manx National Heritage collections (MNH/PG/10288) taken a few years later likewise shows stones on the slope centred c SC2094568025. Development in the 1920s resulted in the remodelling and landscaping of the slope below Bay View Road, since when no graves have been observed. A major landslip in 2010, and subsequent engineering works to stabilise the slope, likewise did not result in any graves being noted.

Keeill Moirrey, Port St Mary

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Grid Ref: SC2094568025

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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