Cashtal yn Ard meaning ‘Castle of the Height’ in Manx, is a well-preserved Neolithic chambered tomb giving views across Maughold and across the sea to Cumbria.
Cashtal yn Ard meaning ‘Castle of the Height’ in Manx, is a well-preserved Neolithic chambered tomb giving views across Maughold and across the sea to Cumbria. Although the stone cairn has been stripped away over the past centuries the largest, well set stones have survived creating a dramatic burial site.
Scientific investigation in 1932 – 33 proved the site to be an exceptional example of a Neolithic long cairn dating to around 3000 BC.
Three separate features are thought to predate the cairn. A small stone cist, a mass of burnt stones and thirdly, an unusually large standing stone. More information can be found in the book ‘Archaeological Sites of Isle of Man’ – found here
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No entry fee. Open access.
Grid reference – SC4623 8922
By car:
From Douglas: Journey time approximately 35 minutes. Drive north on the (A2) coast road towards Ramsey. At the Dhoon Glen, continue for 1km, then take the second right, signposted Port Cornaa and Cashtal yn Ard. Cross the tram tracks and take the next signposted right. When the road divides, take the left-hand fork through the ford and follow the narrow winding road for approximately 1 km. The road takes a sharp left turn with a cottage on the right. Two gates, one to a field and one signposted as a public footpath lie opposite the cottage, the footpath leads to Cashtal yn Ard.
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