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Bawshen Hut Circle

Archaeology

The reported site of a late prehistoric hut circle.  Set on a hill sloping steeply to the south, this fern-covered hut circle consists of an approximately circular scooped out hollow with a diameter of 5.0 metres, and a bank 1.4 metres wide and 0.2 metres high on the south side only. There is no trace of any stonework though stones are exposed in the north side where the soil has been scooped away.


Other features are said to have been noted in the area. Although the evidence is now rather vague, minor irregular platforms may indicate hut sites, and fragments of banks may indicate old field boundaries. The stone from the area has probably been largely removed for the construction of the surrounding modern walls. The area is split by later disused field banks.


At a place called 'The Old Sheepfold', within the fence of Greeba plantation, about 400 metres west of Boshen, are several great stones set on end which are known locally as Fratlag. Two small circles on intack east of Braid ny Boshen, northwest of the farm buildings, may mark the site of an early settlement. These were noted by Megaw but have not been seen in recent times.  The area west of Boshen is thickly planted with conifers and the spot known as Fratlag is now lost.

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  • Parish: Marown
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3258081480

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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