Meayll Circle stands near to the summit of Meayll Hill overlooking the south of the Island and provides evidence of occupation from Neolithic to Medieval times. The Manx name of this structure is Rhullick-y-lagg-shliggagh which translates to the graveyard of the valley of broken slates.
At this unique archeological monument, you’ll find 12 burial chambers in an 18-foot ring with six entrance passages leading into each pair of chambers. Shards of ornate pottery, charred bones, flint tools and white quartz pebbles have all been found in the burial chambers and can be viewed at the Manx Museum.
Meayll Hill is located near to Cregneash in the south of the Island.
Admission is free.
Parking is available nearby and disabled access is limited.
Meayll Hill is under the protection of Manx National Heritage.
For more information telephone 01624 648000 or visit https://manxnationalheritage.im/ or click HERE for the Access Guide to The Meayll Circle, Meayll Hill.
Milner’s Tower
Milner’s Tower stands on Bradda Head overlooking the village of Port Erin. Milner’s Tower was originally built to honor a local philanthropist, William Milner. The tower was built in 1871, just a few years before Milner passed away.
William Milner was a famous safe maker from Sheffield who moved to the Isle of Man during the mid 1800s due to an undisclosed illness. Throughout his time living in Port Erin, Milner invested, personally and financially in the livelihood of the village. Milner was often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Port Erin’. Milner became so beloved among the community that a tower was commissioned and funded to honor his contributions to the village. The tower was built in the unusual shape to represent a key and a lock.
If you would like to find out more about Milner’s Tower, Click HERE or visit rushenheritage.org.
The Calf of Man
The Calf of Man is small island extending to around 600 acres and is located half a mile off the southern tip of the Isle of Man. The Calf of Man is currently in the care of the Manx National Heritage.
The Calf can be accessed by small boat operators running return trips from Port Erin and Port St Mary. Sailings are subject to suitable weather conditions, tide and availability. You must book a boat journey in advance. Overnight stays are also available in Manx National Heritage’s hostel accommodation during the summer months.
The Calf of Man is a great destination for birdwatchers to visit, due to it being home to around 33 species of birds. This includes a number of seabird colonies and thousands of migrating birds on route.
The Drinking Dragon (‘the Burroo’)
There is a rock formation near the Calf of Man, known as the ‘Drinking Dragon’ due to its unusual shape.
The chicken Rock Lighthouse is approximately a mile south of the Calf of Man. The lighthouse was built in 1875. The Calf of Man High and Low Lighthouses initially marked the rock, however, fog often obscured the lights, so the Commissioners decided to build on the rock itself.
For more information about the Calf of Man and bookings, Click HERE.