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Crosh Mound

Archaeology

The supposed site of a "crosh" mound, which was a medieval or later coffin rest used when carrying a coffin for burial along the old road to the parish church.  A feature consisting of a small mound of earth, 1.8 metres x 1.2 metres x 0.9 metres high, with a dry stone wall facing of large stones on its eastern side.  The mound is situated just below the crest of the gorse covered slope. Its age and purpose are unknown but it may have some connection with the tradition of coffin rest.

Pooil Villa, Ballacoar

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Lonan
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4228082890

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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