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Knockaloe, Corrins Hill Watch and Ward Beacon

Archaeology

The possible site of a medieval "Watch & Ward" site. The hill for the Day Watch for both Patrick and German parishes was at 'Knockaloe' as mentioned in a document from the Castle Rushen Papers dated 1627.  The reference to the location on "the most dominating hill on the coast, and near the fortress of Peel Castle" has been interpreted as referring to Corrin's Hill. The Port for the Night Watch for Patrick was at 'Orestell' (name now lost) and for German at Peel Town (1). The majority of the Watch and Ward posts may well have been maintained on the same sites since the Middle Ages.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Patrick
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2330083000

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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