Garff
Garff is one of six sheadings into which the Isle of Man is divided, and consists of the ancient parishes of Lonan and Maughold.
Ayre is the easternmost of the six sheadings, bounded by Ayre to the north and Middle to the south. The town of Ramsey, straddles the boundary between Garff (Maughold parish) and Ayre (Lezayre parish).
Etymology
The origin of the name is uncertain. Kneen (1925)[1] suggests that it derives from the Norse gröf (N.B. not grðf, which is a typo there), meaning a pit or ravine (cognate with "grave").
Location
- Location map: 54°15’40"N, 4°23’49"W
References
- ↑ Kneen, J.J. (1925). The place-names of the Isle of Man with their origin and history. Douglas: Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh. http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/fulltext/pn1925/index.htm.
Sheadings and parishes of the Isle of Man  |
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Ayre: Andreas • Bride • Lezayre – Garff: Lonan • Maughold – Glenfaba: German • Marown • Patrick – Michael: Ballaugh • Jurby • Michael — Middle: Braddan • Onchan • Santon — Rushen: Arbory • Malew • Rushen |