Archaeology

Items

1, Malew Street, Castletown
A post-medieval house in Castletown. The structure has been placed on the Protected Buildings Register (No. 31) The ground floor accommodation has long served as a commercial shop.
1st Manx Service Coy memorial, Manx Museum, Douglas (IOM_NIWM_DOU_00022)
235 names listed in ink script, with date of death alongside name; First World War. Initials and first letter of the surname are in red lettering and the rest in black. The years after the surname which denote the date of death are also in red. There are 8 columns of names listed, with a painted landscape scene above. Two motifs on the left-hand side; the IOM Volunteers emblem and the Three Legs of Man in a gold circle. The two motifs on the right-hand side are military badges. The memorial was a private donation, presented by John H. Nicholson, R.I. Information provided by the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee.
28-46 The Crofts
A terrace of post-medieval houses in Castletown. The terrace comprises ten dwellings, originally of distinctively uniform character, constructed in the local limestone. The buildings were viewed as potential candidates for protection as Registered Buildings but this was not proceeded with, as existing alterations had diminished its architectural value.  Some further changes have since been permitted. and they are instead afforded some protection by being included within the Castletwon conservation area. The grid reference provided is placed at the centre of the terrace for indicative purposes.