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The Lhargan, Glen Rushen Burial Mound

Archaeology

At least 5 small tumuli on the Laggan on the slope of the west side of the river. The mounds may be tumuli or hut mounds of the Block Eary type. One tumulus has been examined, with a height of 3 foot 9 inch, diameter about 33 foot. An area 5 by 4 foot was uncovered, disclosing four upright stones irregularly placed and several others in the horizontal position. No signs of charcoal were found but evidence found of the artificial character of the mound.


The area has been revisited but no trace of the mounds was found. The west slope of the Largan is extremely steep and fern covered with little width at the valley bottom and the area southwest of Keeill Woirrey is rough pasture. The mounds are shown on Gelling's shieling distribution map, however.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Patrick
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2430078500

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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