Location | Isle of Man |
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Coordinates | 54°13′53″N 4°23′47″W / 54.231413°N 4.396447°W |
OS grid reference | SC 43894 84396 |
Altitude | 79 m (259 ft) |
Type | Chambered cairn |
History | |
Periods | Neolithic |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1930 |
Ownership | Manx National Heritage |
Public access | Yes |
King Orry's Grave is the largest megalithic tomb on the Isle of Man.[1] It is situated in Minorca, in the northern part of the village of Laxey, partly in a private cottage garden. It is some 4000 to 5000 years old; however the reference to King Orry is to the 11th century local ruler Godred Crovan, who has a number of supposed burial places. The modern name likely dates to the early 19th century.[2]
King Orry's Grave is a Manx National Heritage site.[3]