Balladoole Cist

Nearest town:
Castletown (1km E)
OS reference:
SC246681
OS sheet:
95
Latitude:
54° 4' 43.21 N
Longitude:
4° 40' 53.26 W
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Image of Balladoole Cist by Kammer

Taken 26th August 2003: The cist viewed from north east, with Port St Mary (to the left) and Strandhall (to the right) in the background.

Image credit: Simon Marshall
Kammer
Kammer Apr 11, 2004
Image of Balladoole Cist by Kammer

Taken 26th August 2003: The cist viewed from above. The top of the photo is the south western end of the cist (I think).

Image credit: Simon Marshall
Kammer
Kammer Apr 11, 2004

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Balladoole Cist

Kammer
Kammer Apr 11, 2004

Visited 26th August 2003: The hillfort has a circular path of cut grass around it. The first thing you’re likely to come to is the Viking ship burial, but if you keep going anti-clockwise you’ll then get to the Bronze Age cist.

Although not as impressive as the Viking ship burial or the relatively modern Keeil, it does represent the oldest evidence of ceremonial activity on the hill. The site is well kept, so there’s no foliage to fight through to get close up. There are excellent views from the cist there are fantastic views across Bay ny Carrickey towards Port St Mary.

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