Old Kirk Braddon Church. Open Daily 10am - 5pm. Free Admission.
Details
Accessibility:
Free roadside parking is available outside the main gate. Entrance into the graveyard is either through a gate or over a stone stepped stile. There is a concrete path leading up to and surrounding the perimeter of the church, however it is slightly uneven in places and is limited throughout the grounds to explore the graveyard.
Entrance into the church is via a wooden door and down 3 stone steps, once in the church the main aisle consists of low wide steps that travel down to the alter. Boxed pews are either side of the aisle. There is low light inside the church with electric lamps at the front to aid visibility if needed.
Brief Description:
Steeped in history, Old Kirk Braddon Church is situated on a site thought to date back to the Dark Ages. Available to view on sight are a number of original Viking and Celtic stone-carved crosses, slabs and inscriptions that are believed to date back as far as the 9th century. One of the original Viking crosses was incorporated in to the window when the church underwent major alterations in 1774, this Viking cross has since been recognised as a fragment of Romaneque carving. This church is of major historical interest, information of which can be found within the church.
The church ceased to be used as a Parish church in 1876, however is still used occasionally for services.
Church memorabilia is available to purchase on site.
Further Information:
Address:
Old Kirk Braddan, Braddan Bridge, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4LB
Email:
None available.
Phone:
The Rev Daniel Richards - 01624 675523 or 01624 613530
Website:
Opening Hours:
Open daily 10am - 5pm.
Directions:
Situated approximately 1.5 mile north of the centre of Douglas, follow Peel Road out of Douglas, take the first exit over the first roundabout, cross the bridge and then take the second exit of the next roundabout following along Peel Road to Braddan. Once in Braddan, take the first exit over the roundabout, cross the bridge then take the second exit on the next roundabout. Kirk Braddan Church can then be seen on the left.
OS SC 363769.
Transport:
Bus routes are available throughout the island.
Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Amenities:
A range of amenities can be found in Douglas including a post office, tea rooms, restaurants, public houses and accommodation.
Location
Nearest Venues
449 metres*
1,235 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.