- South Barrule
Infobox Mountain
Name = South Barrule
Elevation = 483 m (1,585 ft)
Location =Isle of Man
Prominence = "c." 338 m
Coordinates =
Topographic
OS "Landranger" 95
Grid_ref_UK = SC257759
Listing = Marilyn
Translation = Guard fell
Language =Old Norse
Pronunciation = BarroolSouth Barrule is a hill in the south of the
Isle of Man . It has the remains of a fort on its summit, which is believed to be the home of the Manx god of the sea Mannanan beg mac y Leir, and is largely surrounded byplantation s. On the south western slope of the hill theCringle reservoir was formed to supply water to the southern part of the island.A short, straight footpath links the summit with the
Bayr ny Skeddan long distance footpath and the A27 Colby to Peel road which, along with the A36 Sloc road, runs over the shoulder of the hill.There is also a
North Barrule in theIsle of Man . The word Barrule ( _gv. Barrool) features in the Manx national anthem, where the Island is said to be "firm as Barrule".
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