King Orry's Grave

King Orry's Grave
King Orry's Grave seen from the north
King Orry's Grave is located in Isle of Man
King Orry's Grave
Isle of Man with location of King Orry's Grave
Map
LocationIsle of Man
Coordinates54°13′53″N 4°23′47″W / 54.231413°N 4.396447°W / 54.231413; -4.396447
OS grid referenceSC 43894 84396
Altitude79 m (259 ft)
TypeChambered cairn
History
PeriodsNeolithic
Site notes
Excavation dates1930
OwnershipManx National Heritage
Public accessYes

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]

  1. ^ "King Orry's Grave". Isle of Man Guide. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. ^ "King Orry's Grave". A Manx Notebook. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Coast & Countryside". Manx National Heritage. Retrieved 3 December 2020.