Braaid
Braaid is a hamlet in the parish of Marown on the Isle of Man, about 6 km west of the capital Douglas. It is best known for the nearby ancient settlement of The Braaid.
Braaid | |
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Crossroads in Braaid | |
Braaid Location within the Isle of Man | |
Population | (2006 Census) |
OS grid reference | SC319762 |
Parish | Marown |
Sheading | Middle |
Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
Postcode district | IM4 |
Dialling code | 01624 |
Police | Isle of Man |
Fire | Isle of Man |
Ambulance | Isle of Man |
House of Keys | Middle |
General description
The hamlet is centred on the crossroads of the A24 Foxdale to Douglas road and the A26 Ballasalla to Glen Vine road. The hamlet consists of a main concentration of houses around this crossroads and some other farms and dwellings which surround it.
The Braaid Hall
The Braaid Hall has provided a centre for the community since 1937, when it was founded as the Braaid Young Mens Club.[1] It is now mainly used to hold Eisteddfods, sports days, jumble sales and other events for the local community.
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