The site of an early medieval chapel or keeill, which would have been in use from circa AD500 to AD1000. The site is now ploughed over and no surface evidence of the building is visible. The 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey maps appears to show the western end of the keeill enclosure as being rounded with a diameter of about 15 metres north to south.
Medieval burial ground. The site consists of an irregular oval enclosure measuring 48 by 39m which traditionally was known as the 'Faerie Orchard'. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908.
The enclosure is artificially raised, and the surrounding embankment of earth and stones survives to a maximum height of 1.7m on the east side, but is discontinuous elsewhere. The Survey found traces of inhumation during limited excavation.
Medieval chapel and burial ground. The site consists of an irregular oval enclosure measuring 48 by 39m which traditionally was known as the 'Faerie Orchard'. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908. The Survey found that the chapel is irregularly shaped, having a rhomboid plan with maximum internal dimensions of 4.9 by 3.2m. The doorway is at the west end and traces of windows survive towards the east end of the south wall and in the east gable. The base of the altar is at the east end, measuring 1.3 by 1m and surviving to a height of 0.2m. The exterior of the walls are partially obscured by collapsed masonry, now grass-covered.
The enclosure is artificially raised, and the surrounding embankment of earth and stones survives to a maximum height of 1.7m on the east side, but is discontinuous elsewhere. The Survey found traces of inhumation during limited excavation.
The Survey found the fragmentary remains of two compass-drawn crosses during the investigation of the altar, Manx Crosses 44 and 45 (now lost), and about 150 white quartz pebbles were also noted in and around the altar.
Medieval chapel. The site was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908. The Survey found that the chapel is irregularly shaped, having a rhomboid plan with maximum internal dimensions of 4.9 by 3.2m. The doorway is at the west end and traces of windows survive towards the east end of the south wall and in the east gable. The base of the altar is at the east end, measuring 1.3 by 1m and surviving to a height of 0.2m. The exterior of the walls are partially obscured by collapsed masonry, now grass-covered.
The Survey found the fragmentary remains of two compass-drawn crosses during the investigation of the altar, Manx Crosses 44 and 45 (now lost), and about 150 white quartz pebbles were also noted in and around the altar.
This small slab was found broken in two at Ballaquinney keeill during excavations by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1908. The two fragments bear the remains of a simple cross formed from compass arcs and set in a circular frame.
This fragment was found amongst surface rubble in 1908 during excavations at Ballaquinney Keeill (IOMHER 0304.00) by the Manx Archaeological Survey. It bore compass-drawn markings defining the end of the arm of a cross and encircling ring. It was lost prior to 1932.
Prehistoric burial cist.
Kermode (1930) records the discovery of a burial cist in the stackyard at Ballaquirk farm, by Dr Bradbury of Laxey in c1875.
No further finds are recorded.
The grid reference relates to the centre of the haggard, or stackyard, now a domestic curtilage.
Medieval chapel, burial ground and lintel graves.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 shows a chapel and burial ground at this location on Ballaquirk, together with the annotation, 'Site of Chapel & Burial Ground'.
The OS particulars stated 'In a field situated a short distance W of Farmhill Cottage is the well-known site of an Ancient Chapel and Burial Ground; the remains of the chapel were removed a few years ago while improving the field. A few weeks ago Dr Oliver, of Douglas, turned up three stone-lined graves containing human skeletons. Authorities quoted are: Mr Piggott, Farmhill Cottage; Dr Oliver, Douglas; Mr Quine.'
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1918) described it as 'long ago ploughed over. On one of the maps of the Island this is marked as Keeill Pherick, but the name does not seem to be remembered now.' The Survey does not specify the map it refers to.
There are no obvious above-ground remains on the site today.
Medieval chapel.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 shows a chapel and burial ground at this location on Ballaquirk, together with the annotation, 'Site of Chapel & Burial Ground'.
The OS particulars stated 'In a field situated a short distance W of Farmhill Cottage is the well-known site of an Ancient Chapel and Burial Ground; the remains of the chapel were removed a few years ago while improving the field.... Authorities quoted are: Mr Piggott, Farmhill Cottage; Dr Oliver, Douglas; Mr Quine.'
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1918) described it as 'long ago ploughed over. On one of the maps of the Island this is marked as Keeill Pherick, but the name does not seem to be remembered now.' The Survey does not specify the map it refers to.
There are no obvious above-ground remains on the site today.
Medieval burial ground.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 shows a chapel and burial ground at this location on Ballaquirk, together with the annotation, 'Site of Chapel & Burial Ground'.
The OS particulars stated 'In a field situated a short distance W of Farmhill Cottage is the well-known site of an Ancient Chapel and Burial Ground; the remains of the chapel were removed a few years ago while improving the field. A few weeks ago Dr Oliver, of Douglas, turned up three stone-lined graves containing human skeletons. Authorities quoted are: Mr Piggott, Farmhill Cottage; Dr Oliver, Douglas; Mr Quine.'
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1918) described it as 'long ago ploughed over.'
There is no sign of a burial ground enclosure, but the arrangement of the nearby field boundaries suggest that they may have been positioned in deference to a site at this location.
There are no obvious above-ground remains on the site today.
Medieval lintel graves.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 shows a chapel and burial ground at this location on Ballaquirk, together with the annotation, 'Site of Chapel & Burial Ground'.
The OS particulars stated 'In a field situated a short distance W of Farmhill Cottage is the well-known site of an Ancient Chapel and Burial Ground; the remains of the chapel were removed a few years ago while improving the field. A few weeks ago Dr Oliver, of Douglas, turned up three stone-lined graves containing human skeletons. Authorities quoted are: Mr Piggott, Farmhill Cottage; Dr Oliver, Douglas; Mr Quine.'
The Manx Archaeological Survey (1918) described it as 'long ago ploughed over.'
There is no sign of a burial ground enclosure, but the arrangement of the nearby field boundaries suggest that they may have been positioned in deference to a site at this location. There is no record of where Dr Oliver's finds were made, in the absence of which the grid reference relates to the OS location.
There are no obvious above-ground remains on the site today.
Stone cists have been reported in the past as being uncovered whilst digging drainage trenches in the field to the east of the Round Ellan earthwork (PRN 0362.10). The authorities given for this information were the Venerable Archdeacon J.C. Moore. M.A., Mr F. Ratcliffe, and Mr D. Quirk, Kirk Andreas.
Bronze Age burial mound. The mound has a diameter of 14m and stands about 1.2m high. It is a widely visible landmark despite its low height. A quarry ditch was once apparent around the base of the mound but this is no longer visible. A piece of worked flint has been recovered as a chance find.
