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Pooil Ushtey, The Kimmeragh Motte

Archaeology

A natural knoll with steeply scarped sides situated at the western end of a small low ridge above which it is elevated by some 2.0 metres. It is sited down a valley extending northeast, which it commands by its position, and is not far removed from a north-south pass with which it is intervisible. The flat top measures 14.0 metres east-west and 21.0 metres north-south. There are no traces of internal banks as an outer ditch, if it had existed, would probably have been ploughed out. In the northeast, and on the mound top, is a small mound with an average diameter. of 6.0 metres and an average height of 0.6 metres. It may be a natural feature but could possibly by a medieval motte or a prehistoric barrow.

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  • Parish: Bride
  • Sheading: Ayre
  • Grid Ref: NX4480000460

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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