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Balnahow Burial Ground

Archaeology

The site of the burial ground associated with an early medieval keeill or chapel, which would have been in use during the period circa AD500 to AD1000.  The field is grass-covered and no visible trace of a chapel or burial ground enclosure remains.


In the 19th century the Ordnance Survey recorded that  'In a field to the immediate N. of Balnahow are pointed out the remains of an ancient Chapel and Burial Ground; the remains are very distinct, being (with the exception of a small portion of the enclosure) from two to three feet above ground. Numbers of stone-lined graves containing human bones have been turned up by the present tenant, Mr T Quinney'.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Santon
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3337071910

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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