Mull Hill, Mountain summit in Rushen, Isle of Man.
Description
Mull Hill is a summit in Rushen rising 169 meters, with a circular arrangement of twelve burial chambers and six entrance passages at its peak. This ring-shaped tomb structure stands as a notable archaeological feature on the hilltop.
History
The burial chambers were built around 3500 BC, ranking among the island's oldest monuments. Archaeological discoveries including pottery, flint tools, and white quartz pebbles reveal the burial practices of ancient inhabitants.
Culture
The name comes from Manx Gaelic, referring to the bare appearance of the hilltop. Today, visitors can see how the ancient burial site remains a physical landmark that shapes the local landscape.
Practical
The site is accessible via hiking trails, with OS Landranger Map 95 and Explorer Map Isle of Man XT30 useful for route planning. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for exposed conditions, as the hilltop's elevated location makes weather changeable.
Did you know?
Alongside the prehistoric burial chambers, the summit also holds remnants of a Chain Home Low radar station from World War II. This unusual pairing shows how the same location held strategic importance across millennia.
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