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Poyllvaaish Finds

Archaeology

A stone axehead of uncertain date or identification. The object may in fact not be an artifact.  It is kept in the Manx Museum (1971-0206/28 ex. C.H. Cowley Collection). The absence of microlithic material suggests that there was no exposure at the well known site in 1917, the date of Cowley's recorded visit.  


The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield.  He was active from 1900 until 1943.  His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Arbory
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2460067600

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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