An exhibition delving into the history of some of the important archaeological sites in the south of the island has opened at Rushen Heritage Centre.

‘Archaeological Sites in the South’ features Cronk Howe Mooar, Port Erin; Meayll Circle, Cregneash; and Chapel Hill, Balladoole – along with some of the area’s runes and standing stones, with a touch of folklore about each site.

The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, at Rushen Heritage Centre in Bridson Street, Port Erin.

Robert Graham, chairman of Rushen Heritage Trust, said: ‘There are many sites of archaeological interest across the island, and the south is no exception. Our team of curators have selected a few which I’m sure will be of interest to visitors.

‘The earliest traces of people in the Isle of Man date back to the Mesolithic Period, while the 5th Century brought Christianity from Ireland, followed by the Vikings, and they all left clues to their existence.

‘We are fortunate to have access to many of the archaeological sites and information, along with finds throughout the island, preserved by the Manx Museum, which has kindly loaned us a couple of their replica artefacts for display.’

The exhibition will run until the end of the normal season on Saturday, October 31 and from November, a small exhibition will be in place, giving information about the many war memorials across the island and the work of the Isle of Man Government war memorials preservation committee, which was established to honour and preserve the island's many war memorials.

The heritage centre will open on select days from November through to March 2027 for a variety of activities, including art and crafts, poetry, and games, and for drop-in sessions. A list of dates and activities will be announced next month.

Run by volunteers, Rushen Heritage Centre features a series of exhibitions each season, acts as a visitor information centre in collaboration with Visit Isle of Man, and sells Rushen Heritage Trust books and merchandise.