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Glen Dhoo Shieling Mound

Archaeology

One of a scattered group of shieling mounds. P.S. Gelling mapped 12 sheiling mounds in the area, and this is probably one of these.  It is one of a pair of shieling mounds which are situated near the crest of a hill.  The ground falls away steeply to the north, with a commanding view over the entire valley and the distant lowlands.


The mound is a completely embanked circle with an overall diameter of 8.0 metres. It is built up on the west side by 0.6 metres. The internal diameter of circle is 2.5 metres. The internal height of the bank is 0.2 metres and its external height between 0.2 metres and  0.6 metres.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Ballaugh
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3513090070

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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