Archaeology

Items

Memorial to John Shimmin, St Sanctain's Church, Santon (IOM_NIWM_SAN_00002)
Second World War. White marble sat on black base.
Memorial to Lieutenant Colonel John Moore Gawne, Kirk Christ Holy Trinity Church, Rushen (IOM_NIWM_RUS_00002)
Boer War Stone base on font. Unveiled at service held on 11 December 1901. Officiating clergy were the Archdeacon, Rev. H.S. Gill, Rev. J.H. Davis, Rev. F.T. Smith, and Rev. C.H. Leece, curates of Rushen. Constructed of Caen stone, by Mr. R. Creer, Athol Street, Douglas, from a drawing by a Mr. A. Rigby. (Manx Sun, 14 December 1901, p.16).
Memorial to Lieutenant Robert Geoffrey Fargher, Royal Chapel of St John the Baptist, St John's (IOM_NIWM_GER_00009)
According to Assisi War Cemetery, Italy, and report in Isle of Man Times, this should read 1944. Second World War. Prayer desk with carved cross and brass inscription plaque. Donated by his uncle, Dr Fargher, believed to be in 1959.
Memorial to Lieutenant William George Kirkpatrick, St Brendan's Church, Braddan (IOM_NIWM_BRA_00012)
Brass plaque mounted on a wrought iron screen. Inside the Chapel of Remembrance. Second World War. Memorial sponsored by soldier's family.
Memorial to Major General Sir William Fry, K.C.V.O., C.B., the Nunnery, Braddan (IOM_NIWM_BRA_00013)
Memorial tablet erected by his widow Lady Fry, and his son, Capt. Fry.
Memorial to Petty Officer Philip O. Caine, St Mary's (new) church, Ballaugh (IOM_NIWM_BAL_00004)
Diamond shaped ceramic plaque with engraving of a cross and an anchor.
Memorial to Private Ewan Cornelius Kay, St German's Cathedral, Peel (IOM_NIWM_PEEL_00011)
Solid brass altar cross with inscription toward the base. Lamb of God in circle at centre. Located on the altar at St German's Cathedral, Peel. Private Kay was the son of Mr. C. Kay of Peveril Hotel, Peel, Isle of Man.
Memorial to Private G.J. Margerison, St Brendan's church, Braddan (IOM_NIWM_BRA_00014)
This memorial is in the form of a chalice, flagon and two patens, suitably inscribed and presented by Mr and Mrs Cabel Margerison of 'Croga', Santan, in memory of their son Pte. G.J. Margerison who was killed on 8 November 1918 in France. First World War. Presented on Easter Monday April 1922 at a service in Braddan Oakhill Chapel, now a private residence.
Memorial to Private R.N. Killip, Christ Church, Laxey (IOM_NIWM_LON_00008)
Second World War. Grey stone plaque with engraved leaf decoration around border.
Memorial to Robert Elliot Allen, St Maughold Church, Maughold (IOM_NIWM_MAU_00004)
First World War. Marble plaque. Private Robert Elliot Allen is also remembered on the Advocates' war memorial was unveiled in May 1922 in Douglas Court House by the Lieutenant Governor, along with Thomas Lewin and John Bell Nelson.
Memorial to Roberto Martin Calien, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Douglas (IOM_NIWM_DOU_00025_3)
Sandstone column, mounted with an alabaster statuette of the Virgin Mary. Inscription at the base of the column. Information provided by the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee.
Memorial to the Ancient Order of Foresters, Royal British Legion Hall, Onchan (IOM_NIWM_ONC_00006)
There are 4 panels containing 103 names listed alphabetically. First World War. Roll of honour on oak wooden plaque.  Two Burma spears, brought home by an Onchan Second World War veteran, were later added to the memorial and displayed at the top of the structure Following refurbishment of the Onchan Royal British Legion Hall both spears were put into the care of Manx National Heritage. The plaque was displayed in Onchan RBL club until its closure in 2006.
Memorial to the crash of the B-17G Flying Fortress, Spanish Head, Rushen (IOM_NIWM_RUS_00008)
The names of 5 crew members are listed followed by the names of 6 passengers. Second World War. Further information provided by Ivor Ramsden of the Manx Aviation and Military Museum: "The bomber was on a peaceful mission. It was heading to Northern Ireland to pick up whisky for a party at its home base....Eleven people were on board the Flying Fortress. They were all Americans....The aircraft was called 'Combined Operations'. It had been put together from two battle damaged Flying Fortresses. The front end of one and the tail end of another were joined together with great care by the ground crewmen in their spare time. It got its name because it was the result of the combined operations of airframe mechanics, engine fitters, electricians and the many other trades whose unsung efforts helped to achieve the victory. Their attention to detail made this an aeroplane which was well known in its squadron for being a 'fast ship'. Source: www.iomtoday.co.im 16 April 2015.
Memorial to the Manx Men Lost at Sea, Weatherglass Corner, Peel (IOM_NIWM_PEEL_00002)
All wars. Granite tablets decorated with engravings of ships on the horizon. Mounted on stone building.
Memorial to the Peel men who served in the H.M.S Patrol Service, Weatherglass Corner, Peel (IOM_NIWM_PEEL_00004)
Brass plaque mounted on wooden base. On an arched wall there is a small brass plaque mounted on a wooden base, in memory of men from Peel who served in the H.M.S. Patrol Service who lost their lives in the 1939-1945 war. Unveiled by Eric Kelly, then chairman of Peel Commissioners on 24 April 1991. Sponsored by the Department of Tourism. Built by G.H. Corlett Ltd.
Memorial to Towerson Wylde, Kirk Christ Lezayre (Holy Trinity) Church (IOM_NIWM_LEZ_00002)
White marble plaque attached to a black marble base, inscription in red and black lettering. Mounted on the north wall of the inside of the church. Care of this marble scroll has always been the responsibility of the church.
Memorial to Walter Quine Callister, Commodore Engineer (IOM_NIWM_DOU_00012_2)
1 name listed; Second World War. Brass plaque, mounted on a wall within the Lady Chapel of Remembrance.