Keeill Vartin (St Martin's, Onchan)

Keeill (18' x 9') in Onchan (Conchan) parish dedicated to St Martin. The dedication to Martin of Tours suggests continental European connections. Onchan was later absorbed into Douglas's urban spread but originally was a separate agricultural community. WHY: The St Martin dedication is significant — Martin of Tours was one of the most popular early medieval saints across Europe. This keeill connected IoM to the wider Christian European network. The modern housing development of Onchan has destroyed some archaeological sites but pockets of farmland remain.