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Derbyhaven Burial Ground

Archaeology

Lintel-graves within a possible burial ground have been recorded here.  'A number of years ago, stone cists containing human remains were turned up on improving circular eminence situated in the field west of Ronaldsway farmhouse. The mound is apparently artificial, higher on the east and west sides, being hollow in the centre, it is about 4 foot in height, and about 100 foot in diameter. Supposed by the authority quoted to have been a place of burial. Many cartloads of stones were also removed possibly. 


Although this information does not appear to have warranted Ordnance Survey publication, given that the site 'in the fields west of Ronaldsway farmhouse', is correct, the report of a lintel-grave found at the medieval smelting-site in 1935, and the reference to 'Reports had reached Mr W.C. Cubbon of Rushen Abbey, Ballasalla, that a series of graves had been uncovered some 20 yards from this spot', it would seem likely that a burial ground existed in this area; possibly an extension of the Early Christian burial ground (at SC 29026858) and/or possibly later (see Stennings' Lintel-grave, which may be post-15th century).

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Malew
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2882068200

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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