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Howstrake

Archaeology

Neolithic stone axehead.


A late Neolithic polished and roughened-butt axe of the local Ronaldsway type was found in the course of gardening at 'Heathercliffe', 7, King Edward Road, Onchan, in 1917. The grid reference is centred on the property curtilage.


The artefact was donated by the finder to Manx National Heritage and bears the accession no. 1954-0580.

Howstrake, Onchan Village, Cronk Verk & Rough Meadow

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Onchan
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4016577405

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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