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King Orry's Grave

Laxey, Isle of Man

A Stone Age tomb named after a Viking king.

King Orry's Grave is a Neolithic chambered tomb, built over 5,000 years ago, with a road now running through it. It is named after King Orry, the Viking king Godred Crovan, who conquered Man in 1079.

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When
About 3500 BC
Where
54.2360, -4.4000
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

Free, beside the road at Minorca Hill, Laxey.

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