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Ballacregga

Archaeology

Medieval chapel.


The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows the site of a chapel and burial ground at Ballacregga farm, together with the annotation, 'Chapel & Burial Ground (Site of)'. The burial ground is shown as a raised mound, within which the site of the chapel is marked.


The Manx Archaeological Survey (1918) noted that the enclosure was less well defined than at the time of the OS.


The Survey's investigation consisted of several trenches excavated across the mound at intervals of just under 6m, but these failed to find clear evidence of the chapel, instead meeting with 'a layer of chips and splinters of stone (which) appeared to mark the actual position of the Keeill, of which all other traces has long since been carried away.'


The site is now somewhat overgrown in places, and it is not possible to define the site of the chapel.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Grid Ref: SC3431972160

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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