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King Orry's Grave at Laxey is one of the most complete Neolithic megaliths on the Isle of Man, a chambered long cairn built about 6,000 years ago and still in use a thousand years later, now divided into East and West halves by Ballaragh Road. The East half beside the road keeps an arc of taller stones around a semicircular forecourt and two portal stones leading into the first of three surviving chambers; burnt animal bones, tool fragments and pottery were found here. Across the road, a brick path round a private house reaches the West half, with its curved facade, three-metre King Orry's Stone and a chamber of massive slabs that was probably the first structure. Manx National Heritage, which cares for the site, says little links it to the semi-legendary King Orry. Reviewers suggest seeing both halves, allowing only a few minutes and pairing the stop with the Laxey Wheel. The Laxey, Agneash and King Orry's Grave circular walk from Laxey Station passes the site.
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- King Orry's GraveSee opening notes
Opening times may change at short notice.
Open access all year round; no admission fee. Donations to Manx National Heritage are welcome. The land is not owned by MNH and visits are at your own risk.
The site is in two parts 45 m apart on a moderately steep residential road without pavements. The East half is a small raised grass plot reached by eight shallow stone steps with no handrail, slippery when wet, with uneven ground and exposed stones; it can be seen from the road. The West half is reached by a level, shaded and slightly mossy brick path whose entrance is partly obstructed by a standing stone; the path winds round a private house to a small enclosed site with uneven grass, protruding rocks and a fenced slope down to the river. Both halves have interpretation boards.
No toilets or visitor facilities at the site; the nearest public toilets are in Laxey, at the station and the promenade. Observe the Isle of Man Country Code: wear stout footwear, expect changes in weather and do not rely on mobile reception.
Photo: the arc of standing stones and chamber entrance of King Orry's Grave (East) on Ballaragh Road, Laxey, with the neighbouring houses behind. Otter, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Isle_of_Man_-_King_Orry%27s_Grave_(East)_20240220_overview_from_north_east.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized and cropped for display; derivatives retain the source licence.
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Walking routes2 routes
Laxey, Agneash and King Orry's Grave circular walk(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
WalkmoderateDog access not confirmed
