Crown Dependency

Saint Michael's Isle

St Michael's Isle (Manx: Ellan Noo Mael or Ynnys Vaayl), more commonly referred to as Fort Island, is an island in Malew parish in the Isle of Man, noted for its attractive ruins. It covers an area of 5.14 hectares (12.70 acres), is about 400 metres (440 yards) long from west to east, and is connect

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Typesea island
Area0.0584 km²
Location54.07429, -4.60641

Part of the Crown Dependency islands map.

Names

English: St Michael's Isle; Manx: Innys Vael; French: Saint-Michael

Geology

Bedrock: Ordovician Rocks (Undifferentiated) (Sandstone And Conglomerate, Interbedded), Ordovician–Ordovician. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026, licensed under the BGS Open Data Licence (OGL v3.0). Source: BGS DigMapGB-625 Bedrock & Superficial WMS.

Nearby and related islands

Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey
Alderney
Conister Rock
Sark
Brecqhou
Burhou

Sources

Wikidata · Q2734568 · CC0

Last reviewed: 2026-08-13.