Cronk ny Merriu

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Cronk ny Merriu is one of the remains of promontory forts in the Isle of Man. Close to Port Grenaugh, this site dates back almost 2,000 years. The bank and ditch of Iron Age date created a defensive promontory fort at Cronk ny Merriu. Later, a rectangular building of Norse style and layout stood here, part of a system of coastal lookout posts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°6'9"N, 4°34'31"W

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Cronk ny Merriu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castletown Golf & Country Club, National Sports Centre, Castle Rushen, Old House of Keys.

2.8 miSW
Golf
Castletown Golf & Country Club
73 min walk • Nestled in the verdant countryside of the United Kingdom, Castletown Golf & Country Club is a beacon for golfing enthusiasts. With its meticulously maintained fairways and challenging greens, this golf course is a paragon of the sport, offering an exceptional round of...
4.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Sports Centre, Douglas
115 min walk • The National Sports Centre in Douglas Isle of Man is a large multi-sports centre and athletics stadium. The NSC is owned by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture of the Isle of Man Government and operated by the Manx Sport & Recreation.
3.7 miSW
Huge medieval castle with many stairs
Castle Rushen, Castletown
95 min walk • Castle Rushen is a medieval castle located in the Isle of Man's historic capital, Castletown, in the south of the island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east.
3.7 miSW
Historical place, Museum, City hall
Old House of Keys, Castletown
95 min walk • The Old House of Keys is the former meeting place of the House of Keys, the lower house of Tynwald, the Isle of Man's parliament.
5.2 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Manx Museum, Douglas
133 min walk • The Manx Museum in Douglas, Isle of Man is the national museum of the Isle of Man. It is run by Manx National Heritage. In general, the museum covers 10,000 years the history of the Isle of Man from the Stone Age to the modern era.
2.9 miSW
Museum, Military museum
Manx Aviation and Military Museum, Castletown
73 min walk • The Manx Aviation and Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the military on the Isle of Man. The museum is open at the weekends throughout the year and every day from late May to the end of September.
5.1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglas Head Amphitheatre, Douglas
130 min walk • Douglas Head Amphitheatre is a structure on the promontory of Douglas Head on the Isle of Man. At the turn of the 20th century the Isle of Man was a hugely popular holiday destination with the working class factory workers from the northerly part of England and Douglas Head had many attractions, most of which have long since disappeared.
5.1 miNE
Church
All Saints Church, Douglas
129 min walk • All Saints Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, is a 1967 Modernist Anglican church which closed in May 2017. The building was listed as a Registered Building of the Isle of Man in 2001.
5.2 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Douglas Head Lighthouse, Douglas
134 min walk • Douglas Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Douglas Head on the Isle of Man located between England and Ireland. The lighthouse was established in 1857, although the vicinity was under the control of the Isle of Man Harbour Board from 1832.
5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
South Barrule
128 min walk • The South Barrule is the highest hill in the south of the Isle of Man. It has the remains of a fort on its summit, which is traditionally the home of the Manx god of the sea Mannanan beg mac y Leir. The hill is largely surrounded by conifer plantations.
5.1 miNE
View point
Douglas Head, Douglas
131 min walk • Douglas Head is a rocky point on the Isle of Man overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include Snaefell Mountain and Laxey.