Santon Burn facts for kids
Santon Burn is a small river or stream on the Isle of Man. It is sometimes called a "burn," which is a word for a small river, especially in Scotland and the Isle of Man. This burn starts in the area of Eairy in the parish of Marown. It then flows into the Irish Sea at a place called Santon Gorge. This spot is near Cass-ny-Hawin Head, south of Port Soderick bay and north of Ronaldsway Airport.
Where Does Santon Burn Flow?
The Santon Burn flows between the quiet village of St. Mark's, which is in the parish of Malew, and the famous Fairy Bridge. It also passes through Ballalonna Glen. Even though it's called "Santon Burn," the stream actually forms a border to the parish of Santon and never flows directly through it.
Wildlife in the Burn
Fish like Salmon have been seen swimming quite far up the burn. They have been recorded as far as Ballalonna Bridge, which was the original Fairy Bridge. This shows that the water is clean and healthy enough for fish to live and travel in.
Historical Sites Along the Burn
In Ballalonna Glen, you can find a mill race. This is a channel that carries water to power a mill. This particular mill race was part of a flour mill from the 15th century. A flour mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. Today, this old mill has been turned into a house.
Further downstream, there is a farmhouse called Arragon Moar. This farmhouse is now the home of Dr. John Taylor. He was a famous inventor and a horologist, which means someone who studies and makes clocks. Dr. Taylor also founded a company called Strix.
