Cronk ny Arrey Laa
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Cronk ny Arrey Laa is a hill in the SW of the Isle of Man
. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island.
At 437 metres (about 1434 feet) it is the second highest hill in this part of the island, after the South Barrule
2 miles (3 km) to the east. It is in the parish of Rushen, although the boundary with the parish of Patrick is only about 200 metres to the north of its summit.
invasions.
The mountain is also known locally as Cronk ny Irree-Laa: "hill of the rising day" or "dawn". It was said that when the sun broke over this hill, it was a sign to the herring-fishers to shoot their nets.
The area surrounding it has also been described by 'Trail Magazine' as 'some of the wildest terrain on any British coast path.' and by 'Manx national heritage as 'amongst the most spectacular to be seen anywhere in the British Isles'
However the summit is only about 500 metres from the main road between Port Erin/Port St Mary and Peel, and may be climbed as part of an easy day walk between those places. The summit is on the long distance path, the Raad ny Foillan
.
The summit is one of the few places anywhere with views of what Manx
people call "the six kingdoms" (Mann, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Heaven), with some adding a seventh "kingdom", Neptune (the sea).
The boggy slopes are home to unusual plant species such as the parasitic Sundew
.
. Two particular sites on the slopes of Cronk ny Arrey Laa were visited: the "Chibbyr ny Vashtey" (well of baptism) and the Manx Keil (chapel) at Lag ny Keeilley on the steep western face.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island.
At 437 metres (about 1434 feet) it is the second highest hill in this part of the island, after the South Barrule
South Barrule
South Barrule is a hill in the south of the Isle of Man. It has the remains of a fort on its summit, which is believed to be the home of the Manx god of the sea Mannanan beg mac y Leir, and is largely surrounded by plantations. On the south western slope of the hill the Cringle reservoir was...
2 miles (3 km) to the east. It is in the parish of Rushen, although the boundary with the parish of Patrick is only about 200 metres to the north of its summit.
Name
Its name means "Hill of the Day Watch" due to it having been used as a look out post for invaders during the time of the VikingViking
The term Viking is customarily used to refer to the Norse explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided, traded, explored and settled in wide areas of Europe, Asia and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to the mid-11th century.These Norsemen used their famed longships to...
invasions.
The mountain is also known locally as Cronk ny Irree-Laa: "hill of the rising day" or "dawn". It was said that when the sun broke over this hill, it was a sign to the herring-fishers to shoot their nets.
Features
Its steep western slope rises directly out of the sea in a cliff.The area surrounding it has also been described by 'Trail Magazine' as 'some of the wildest terrain on any British coast path.' and by 'Manx national heritage as 'amongst the most spectacular to be seen anywhere in the British Isles'
However the summit is only about 500 metres from the main road between Port Erin/Port St Mary and Peel, and may be climbed as part of an easy day walk between those places. The summit is on the long distance path, the Raad ny Foillan
Raad ny Foillan
is a long distance footpath in the Isle of Man.-Route and history:The starts and finishes at the Millennium Bridge over Douglas Harbour...
.
The summit is one of the few places anywhere with views of what Manx
Manx
Manx is an adjective describing things or people related to the Isle of Man:* Manx people**Manx surnames* Isle of ManIt may also refer to:-Languages:...
people call "the six kingdoms" (Mann, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Heaven), with some adding a seventh "kingdom", Neptune (the sea).
The boggy slopes are home to unusual plant species such as the parasitic Sundew
Sundew
Drosera, commonly known as the sundews, comprise one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with at least 194 species. These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surface. The insects are used to supplement...
.
Pilgrimage site
This is an ancient place of pilgrimagePilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a journey or search of great moral or spiritual significance. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith...
. Two particular sites on the slopes of Cronk ny Arrey Laa were visited: the "Chibbyr ny Vashtey" (well of baptism) and the Manx Keil (chapel) at Lag ny Keeilley on the steep western face.