May 2021
Explore the Isle of Man’s prehistory and medieval archaeology along country roads and tracks. We begin with a visit to the Celtic and Norse farmstead at the Braaid, pass an early chapel site, then past Ellerslie Farm to St Runius’ Church and St Patrick’s Chair, then on to the fort known as Santon Broogh and back through Chibbanagh Plantation.
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Blow away those cobwebs with a walk over Bradda Head, visit Milner’s tower, see the remains of mining activity with spectacular views over Port Erin Bay and the Calf of Man. Then walk down into Fleshwick and back to Port Erin the easy way!
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Explore part of the parish of Maughold and discover two of the finest Neolithic burial tombs on the Island. Visit the Quaker burial ground and enjoy the views to North Barrule and Maughold Head.
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We visit the impressive Celtic and Norse farmstead at the Braaid; then walk through Chibbanagh Plantation to the medieval fort known as Santon Broogh – probably a motte (timber ‘castle’) site.
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Explore a real treasure box of coastal geology and archaeology: stone which has its origins in tropical seas & lagoons and volcanic activity; archaeological sites including Balladoole fort, the Viking ship burial, Keeill Vael (St Michael’s chapel) and Close ny Chollagh promontory fort.
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