The South Barrule ( gv, Baarool Jiass) is the highest hill in the south of the

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. It has the remains of a

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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

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s. On the south western slope of the hill the

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was formed to supply water to the southern part of the island.Isleofman.com South Barrule
South Barrule's ancient name was ''Warfield'' or ''Wardfell''. A short, straight footpath links the summit with a small

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known as the Round Table, through which pass the Bayr ny Skeddan walking route, the A27 Colby to Peel road and the A36 Sloc road. There is also a

North Barrule North Barrule ( gv, Baarool Twoaie ; on, varŏa-fjall, lookout or cairn mountain) is the second highest peak in the Isle of Man at . From the summit the northern plain of the Isle of Man can be viewed along with the coastlines of Ireland, Cumbr ...

in the Isle of Man. The word Barrule () features in the Manx national anthem, in which the Island is said to be "firm as Barrule".

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South Barrule Celtic Hillfort
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