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Ballaugh Brooghs
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballaugh by CH Cowley, from the 'Brooghs'. No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the midpoint on the coastline 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.
Ballaugh Brooghs Crop Mark
A crop mark of unknown significance noted near Ballaugh in June 1982 by Woodside. It lies in the southwest corner of "Bishops Dub Field".
Ballaugh Burial Ground
The site of the burial ground of the old Parish Church of St Mary, Ballaugh. The church was rebuilt in 1717 although the church registers date back to 1598. The site is thought likely to have been occupied by an early medieval keeill but no trace of such has been found. A Scandanavian cross-slab found in the churchyard is now kept inside the church.
Ballaugh Chapel
A 19th century Wesleyan Methodist chapel is shown in the heart of the hamlet here on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map.  It no longer stands and the site is now a wooded parcel.
Ballaugh Curragh
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Ballaugh by CH Cowley, from the 'Curragh'. No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to a midpoint in the curragh 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.
Ballaugh Old Church
The site of the old parish Church of St Mary, Ballaugh which was rebuilt in 1717 although the church registers date back to 1598. The site is thought likely to have been occupied by an early medieval keeill but no trace of such has been found. A Scandanavian cross-slab found in the churchyard is now kept inside the church.
Ballaugh Parish War Memorial, Ballaugh Bridge (IOM_NIWM_BAL_00002)
Memorial set in a yellow sandstone plinth with a Celtic cross at the top. There are two bronze plaques towards the base. The memorial was unveiled on 6 April 1921 by Lieutenant Governor Major-General Sir William Fry, K.C.V.O., C.B.
Ballaugh Parish War Memorial, St Mary's (new) Church (IOM_NIWM_BAL_00001)
18 names listed alphabetically; First World War. 3 names listed alphabetically; Second World War. A marble obelisk, surmounted by a cross, rises from a block of red stone, on which is inscribed the names of the fallen on panels of marble. This block rests on three steps of red stone. The memorial was unveiled on 10 November 1921, by Mr J.F. Crellin, M.C. and The Venerable Archdeacon dedicated the memorial. Wreaths were placed by the relatives; by the ex-soldiers represented by Mr Frederick Caley, M.M; by the school children and by the committee. The parish committee consisted of Messrs J. Wade, R. Corlett, S.D. Jelley, John Teare, J.T. Quayle, J. Quayle, P. Mylcharaine, T.H. Kneen (treasurer), J.T. Teare (Hon. Secretary) and the Rev. T.R. Kneale (chairman). The dimensions of the cross were drawn out by Mr A. Knox. The memorial was erected by Mr Edward Christian of Ramsey.
Ballaugh Pinfold
Medieval pinfold. The parish pinfold for Ballaugh stood on the east side of the Ballaugh river at the Dollagh. It was annotated as such on the Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1869, and was given the OS Plot no. 0871, centred at the grid reference provided. In 1940 the pinfold was described as 26 feet square, with its entrance in the centre of the north wall. The entrance was marked by two jamb-stones standing over 5 feet tall, and 15 inches broad. No lintel survived at this time. The pinfold has since been demolished and only the line of its south wall is apparent, marked by a length of hedge. Each parish was responsible for the maintenance and repair of its own pinfold. Their origins are uncertain although an early statute of 1422 confirms that the customary laws relating to their maintenance and use were already well established.
Ballaugh Rectory Glebe Burial
A crouched inhumation burial was found in the 19th century within a cist, thought to be of Bronze Age date and probably within a denuded barrow. The burial was found on the Rectory Glebe about 100 metres north of the old church.
Ballaugh Rectory Glebe Burial Mound
A cist within the outline of a surrounding circle was reportedly found in 1877 on the Rectory Glebe about 100 metres north of the old church.  It was recorded as a short cist with crouched inhumation burial.  There is no visible trace of a barrow, cist or retaining circle in an area now.
Ballaugh Ruin
A ruined structure at Ballaugh.
Ballaugh Ruin
A ruined structure at Ballaugh.
Ballaugh Stackyard
A post-medieval stackyard.
Ballaugh Stackyard
A post-medieval stackyard.
Ballaugh Village Burial Mound
A fragment of a Viking sword consisting of the hilt and part of the blade (0429.10) and an iron spear-head (0429.20) were dug up here in 1824 from a depth of approximately 2 metres deep in gravel in the village of Ballaugh. It is thought probable that the deposit represents a burial in a low barrow.
Ballaughton House
The site of a post-medieval country house which now lies within the limits of Douglas.
Ballaughton Mill
Modern watermill. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a watermill at this location, annotated as 'Ballaughton Mill (Flour)'.
Ballaughton Mill
Modern watermill. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a watermill at this location, annotated as 'Ballaughton Mill (Flour)'. The building is still standing, though much altered.
Ballaughton Mill
Modern weir. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a weir at this location on the River Dhoo, from which water was drawn off to power Ballaughton Mill. The weir still exists.
Ballaughton Mill
Modern mill leat. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a 180m leat leading water from the River Dhoo to power Ballaughton Mill. Parts of the leat still survive to the north of the main road to Castletown.
Ballavagher Mill
Modern watermill. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a water mill at this location, annotated as 'T. Mill'.
Ballavagher Mill
Modern watermill. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a water mill at this location, annotated as 'T. Mill'. The mill has been demolished, the site cleared and returned to agriculture.
Ballavagher Mill
Modern millpond. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a water mill at this location, annotated as 'T. Mill'. The millpond lay to the north of the threshing mill, contained behind a dam along its southern side. The millpond was fed from a spring just a few metres to the north. The size of the pond has been substantially reduced and the dam is no longer apparent; water is directed southwards towards the Middle River by way of field drains.