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Ballelby, Neigh Cross Site
Archaeology
The site of an early medieval cross which was found at the chapel and burial ground known as Keeill yn Chiarn ('the Lord's church') at Ballelby - the site's earlier name was Maloney, from Manx/Irish for 'devotee of the church'. The fine cross slab is now set up at the barn of the nearby farm (cross slab No 49). A separately recorded sculptured stone was found covering a grave containing a battle-axe about nine chains to the south.
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- Parish: Patrick
- Sheading: Glenfaba
- Grid Ref: SC2100078000
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record