Keeill Ballafayle (Keeill Chiggyrt)

Early Christian Keeill & Chapel MED Priority Keeill Ballafayle (Keeill Chiggyrt) - Early Christian Keeill & Chapel on the Isle of Man
Keeill (20' x 11') near Ballafayle in Maughold parish with an 8th-century cross found. Maughold has more keeill sites than any other parish — the Celtic monastery drew satellite chapels across its territory. WHY: Each Maughold keeill was a community focal point within the wider monastic paruchia. The density of keeills here suggests a large, well-organised population. Fields between keeill sites, where daily life occurred, are the detecting target.

What You Can Find Here

8th century cross (found), bronze pins, monastic items

Access Information

⚠️ Farmland

Best Season to Visit

Oct-Mar

📍 54.312°N, 4.365°W · Isle of Man

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