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Meary Voar Corn Mill
A post-medieval corn mill, the exact location of which is not known.
Meary Voar Farmsteading
A post-medieval farmstead.
Meayll Circle, Rushen
Meayll Hill, in Rushen parish near Cregneash, holds one of the Isle of Man's most significant prehistoric monuments: a Neolithic burial site, often called Meayll Circle, built around 3500 BC and comprising twelve burial chambers arranged in a ring, accessed by six entrance passages each serving a pair of chambers. Excavation of the chambers has recovered ornately decorated pottery sherds, charred bone, flint tools, and white quartz pebbles, pointing to organised Neolithic funerary practice. The name Meayll derives from Manx Gaelic and means 'bald', describing the exposed hilltop location. In a striking layering of history, the same hill also carries the remains of a Second World War Chain Home Low radar station. The site remains a popular walking destination and a subject of local folklore.
Memorial Seat, Poyll Dooey Nature Reserve, Ramsey (IOM_NIWM_RAM_00005)
Chrome plaque on memorial seat. Memorial unveiled by Lieut. Governor Sir Paul Kenneth Haddacks on 12 November 2005.
Memorial to 15th (Isle of Man) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Chapel of St John the Baptist (IOM_NIWM_GER_00003)
There are 7 columns, 5 of which list a total of 81 names giving their rank. The remaining columns list country. Bronze plaque, designed by Mr T.W. Quayle. Unveiled on 23 November 1952 by Major General G. Erskine. This memorial was originally sited in Douglas Drill Hall, Tromode and was put in store on 19 June 1968 when the hall underwent a change of use. On 19 June 1968, a Ceremony of Unveiling and re-dedication took place at the Legislative Buildings before it was erected in a Government office. The new unveiling was conducted by His Excellency Sir Peter Stallard, K.C.M.G.., C.V.O., M.B.E., Lieut. Governor. The memorial was later removed when the building was refurbished, and was erected in its final resting place at the Royal Chapel, St Johns, on 11 November 2004.
Memorial to 2nd Lieutenant John Dalrymple Maitland, Dalrymple Maitland Memorial Hall, Union Mills (IOM_NIWM_BRA_00010)
Brass plaque with inscription and the crest of the West Riding Regiment mounted above the entrance to the Dalrymple Maitland Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall, opened in 1903, took its name because it was an adjunct to the Union Mills Memorial Chapel. The Chapel was built as a memorial to James Dalyrymple in April1863 by his son Mr William Dalyrymple MHK who had observed that there was "no provision in Union Mills for religious instruction". Source: Isle of Man Times, 19 April 1952.
Memorial to 2nd Lieutenant W.N. Stubbs, St Columba's church, Arbory (IOM_NIWM_ARB_00003)
First World War. Brass plaque on west wall behind the pulpit. 2nd Lieutenant W.N. Stubbs was the son of the the Reverend F.W. Stubbs, D.B. vicar at Arbory and he conducted the service of dedication of Arbory war memorial on 20th October 1921, almost three years to the day of his son's death.
Memorial to A.H. Faragher and R. Elliott Allen, St Maughold Lodge of Freemasons, Ramsey (IOM_NIWM_RAM_00014)
Copper plaque with oak frame. Ornamentation of a wreath enclosing square and compass. The memorial was unveiled in 1919 by the Rt Honourable Lord Raglan, Lieutenant Governor, Provincial Grand Master. It was sponsored by private donation. The memorial was previously located at Masonic Buildings, Water Street, Ramsey. It was relocated to the St Maughold Lodge of Freemasons in 1985.
Memorial to Brigadier General Thomas Leigh Goldie, St Lupus Church, Malew (IOM_NIWM_MAL_00005)
Sculptured marble column with drums and standards on either side. Crimean War.
Memorial to Captain John Bell Nelson, St Olave's Church Ramsey (IOM_NIWM_RAM_00003)
First World War memorial to Captain John Bell Nelson at St Olave's Church, Ramsey (IOM_NIWM_RAM_00003). A brass Celtic cross on a wooden base.
Memorial to Captain John Quilliam, St Columba's church, Arbory (IOM_NIWM_ARB_00004)
To commemorate the life of Captain John Quilliam including his participation in the Battle of Trafalgar aboard HMS Victory. Marble wall-mounted plaque, carving of an urn featured above the inscription. His final remains were interred in this tomb in October 1829.
Memorial to Charles Stanley Nicholson, St Ninian's Church, Douglas
First World War. Oval shaped bronze plaque, headed with crossed rifles with the letters 'NZ' beneath them. Information provided by the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee. Image courtesy of Chris Blyth, Isle of Man Photographic Society.
Memorial to Commander Eric Marsland Groves, St Maughold Church, Maughold (IOM_NIWM_MAU_00008)
Non-specific duty. Brass plaque mounted on wooden surround on North Wall of Maughold Church. Sponsored by Major Colin Eric Groves, son of the above. Unveiled on 22 April 1951 Dedicated by the Lord Bishop. (Ramsey Courier, 27 April 1951, p.5).
Memorial to Corporal William Robert Clucas, Royal Chapel of St John the Baptist, St John's (IOM_NIWM_GER_00010)
Memorial in the form of a table / hymn book stand with brass plaque. Son of William Dorman and Florence Margaret Clucas of Douglas, and husband of Frances Mona Clucas. Cemetery: Coriano Ridge War Cemetery. (Source: Commonwealth War Graves Commision). Date on memorial is 1945, a year later than reports in Manx press. Date is correct on Coriano Ridge War Cemetery inscription.
Memorial to Flight Sergeant Robert Alfred Walker, Douglas Courthouse (IOM_NIWM_DOU_00001_2)
One name listed; Second World War. Gray slate plaque with gold inscription. This plaque was originally housed inside Ramsey Courthouse and was removed due to inside refurbishment. It was then re-located at its present site.
Memorial to Gunner Thomas Allan Corteen, Christ Church, Dhoon, Maughold (IOM_NIWM_MAU_00006)
First World War. Wall mounted slate plaque, situated below stained glass window commemorating his parents.