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Ballagreyney Burial Mound
A hedge bank has been built over the site of a grass covered chapel and burial ground. On the northwest side of the bank is a vague mound which appears to be natural. No trace of the chapel or of a feature identifiable as a burial ground enclosure remains. Savage, writing in 1885, states that the keeill was 'standing within living memory' (i.e. early 19th century), and was probably built on an old tumulus. He also found on the site what he described as a 'cup-marked stone'. The cup-marked stone may be a 'gaming board' for the Viking game of 'Merels' or 'Nine Men's Morris'.
Ballagreyney Cup-marked Stone
A hedge bank has been built over the site of a grass covered chapel and burial ground but no trace of the chapel or of a feature identifiable as a burial ground enclosure remains. Savage, wirting in 1885) states that the keeill was 'standing within living memory' (i.e. early 19th century), and was probably built on an old tumulus. He also found on the site what he described as a 'cup-marked stone'.  The cup-marked stone may be a 'gaming board' for the Viking game of 'Merels' or 'Nine Men's Morris'.
Ballagreyney Keeill
A hedge bank has been built over the site of a grass covered chapel and burial ground. On the northwest side of the bank is a vague mound which appears to be natural. No trace of the chapel or of a feature identifiable as a burial ground enclosure remains. Savage, writing in 1885, states that the keeill was 'standing within living memory' (i.e. early 19th century), and was probably built on an old tumulus. It was surrounded by a burial-ground fence. Graves have been found all round and evidence of them was still to be seen. He also found on the site what he described as a 'cup-marked stone'. There are now no identifiable remains of the keeill or burial enclosure, but the immediate portion of the field remains rough and uncultivated. A few slate slabs up to 3 foot long, 'lying about on adjacent hedge-tops' may have been uprooted from lintel graves. The cup-marked stone may be a 'gaming board' for the Viking game of 'Merels' or 'Nine Men's Morris'.
Ballagreyney Keeill
A hedge bank has been built over the site of a grass covered chapel and burial ground. On the northwest side of the bank is a vague mound which appears to be natural. No trace of the chapel or of a feature identifiable as a burial ground enclosure remains. Savage, writing in 1885, states that the keeill was 'standing within living memory' (i.e. early 19th century), and was probably built on an old tumulus. It was surrounded by a burial-ground fence. Graves have been found all round and evidence of them was still to be seen. There are now no identifiable remains of the keeill or burial enclosure, but the immediate portion of the field remains rough and uncultivated.
Ballagunnell Flint Scatter
The findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter found during field walking by Mr A. Skillan.
Ballagunnell Flint Scatter
The findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter found during field walking by Mr A. Skillan.
Ballagunnell Flint Scatter
The findspot of a Mesolithic flint scatter which included worked flints, flakes, blades and scrapers.
Ballagunnell Flint Scatter
The findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter found during field walking by Mr A. Skillan.
Ballagunnell Flint Scatter
The findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter found during field walking by Mr A. Skillan.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, who describes the location as 'First Field Lane Right'. The location has not been positively identified. No further details concerning the circumstances of the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Second Field above Officer's Cave'. The description clearly relates to one of the coastal fields, but the site has not been positively re-identified and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Second Field from Milestone'. The milestone is at SC2584184660, but as the field cannot be positively re-identified from his description the grid reference provided relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flints was recovered from Cain's Field on Ballagyr Farm by CH Cowley. No further details concerning the location of the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from 'Cain's Brooghs'. The description clearly relates to one of the coastal fields, but the site has not been positively re-identified and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from 'Cain's Field Across from Yard Gate'. This appears to relate to OS Field no. 0993 (however, see PRN 3082): the grid reference relates to the centre of the field for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley from 'Cain's Lower Fields'. The area has not been positively re-identified and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from 'Cain's Mound near Strand'. The description clearly relates to one of the coastal fields, but the site has not been positively re-identified and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Stone Axehead. A prehistoric stone axehead was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from 'Christian's Field Below Haggart'. This appears to relate to OS Field no. 1061: the grid reference relates to the centre of the field for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Dub Field'. This description would appear, on the basis of a similar description (see PRN 3072), to relate to OS Field no. 0830, 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.
Ballagyr
Stone axehead. A prehistoric stone axehead was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Dub Field Behind Bellevue'. This description relates to OS Field no.0830, which is centred at the grid reference provided. A small pool was recorded in the easternmost corner of the field by the Ordnance Survey in 1868-1869. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'End Field Next Cass Struan'. The description would appear to relate to OS Field no. 0943, which is centred at the grid reference provided for indicative purposes. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Field above Brooghs'. The description clearly relates to one of the coastal fields, but the site has not been positively re-identified and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Field Left of Bridge Shore Side'. The description would appear to relate to OS Field no. 0995. The grid reference relates to the centre of the field for indicative purposes. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Field next to Road'. The description could relate to one of several fields either side of the main road to Ramsey, and in the absence of a positive identification the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.
Ballagyr
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballagyr by CH Cowley, from the 'Field on Right of House'. The description could relate to one of two fields close to the farmhouse (OS Field nos. 0996 and 1046), but in the absence of a positive identification the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only. 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.