Name

Battle of Sky Hill — Godred Crovan's Conquest

Description

Godred Crovan, a survivor of Stamford Bridge, conquered the Isle of Man at the Battle of Sky Hill near Ronaldsway. He founded the Crovan dynasty that would rule the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles for nearly two centuries. Known in Manx legend as King Orry — Raad Mooar Ree Gorree, the Milky Way, is called the Big Road of King Orry. His conquest established the Norse sea kingdom, with its parliament of 32 Keys representing the sheadings of both Mann and the Hebrides.

Date

1079

Place

Ronaldsway, Isle of Man

People Involved

Chapter 2

Type

Military / Constitutional