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Ballalough

Archaeology

Prehistoric stone axehead.


A prehistoric stone axehead was recovered from Ballalough by CH Cowley, from 'Cronk Keeillaune, West of Tumulus'.


The description relates to a site within OS Field no. 2074, which is centred at the grid reference provided.


The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.

Ballalough Cronk Keeillaune, West of Tumulus

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: German
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2610083375

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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