Home>Isle of Man>East trail>King Orry's Grave
King Orry's Grave
There are two tombs on this site. One is the largest known megalithic tomb on the island. The Cairn is made of coloured sandstone with a forecourt of 12 metres across and 4 metres deep. It contains three chambers once filled with burials. When excavated only one burial and bowl survived. The second tomb is just to the south and across the road from the first. Follow the sign and path that leads to the site which is behind a house. It once had three chambers enclosed within an cairn of stones and earth. A standing stone remains at the rear of the site along with the remains of other stones which would have been the forecourt and entrance to the tomb. Manx National heritage have provided excellent illustrated information boards about the site.
King Orry was King Godred of Crovan. He took control of the Isle of Man and other islands between it and Norway, in 1079. To honour him, many monuments were named after him, but there is no connection between this him and these prehistoric remains. The complete site has public paths, maintained landscape, and information signs.
How to get to King Orry's Grave
- On the East coast of the island in Minorca near the village of Laxey.
- By car - Minorca is near the village of Laxey where the B11 crosses the A2 which is the road between Ramsey and Douglas.
- By bus - Routes no. 3, 3A, 3B, and 3C from Ramsey and Douglas. Take the nearest stop to Minorca, then walk along the A2 to the site.
- By tram - Take the Electric Railway to the Minorca stop. Walk along the B11 to where it crosses the A2.
Photos of King Orry's Grave
