Prehistoric flint scatter.
A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Golf Links by CH Cowley.
No further details concerning the circumstances of the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to central part of the golf course for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
A gun emplacement is shown on the foreshore of Peel Bay in a landscape painting by John 'Warwick' Smith dating to 1795. The emplacement is crescent-shaped and strongest facing the sea, reducing in height around each side and open at the rear. The location of the battery was historically described by reference to the 'green', an area of ground now occupied by a public car park. Close study of Smith's painting confirms this location. R.A. Curphey notes that a separate written account shows that the battery was not in fact completed until 1797. It is noteworthy that no artillery piece is shown in the painting, which may confirm that the battery was at that point still to receive its armament. Smith was a reliable and accurate observer, so these details may reasonably be expected to be an accurate reflection both of the battery's location and its condition (a separate view of the battery in Ramsey shows three cannon present in careful detail).
The battery was constructed to replace one destroyed in a storm in 1793. Curphey goes on to draw attention to a local newspaper article of May 1864 which records the finding fifteen months prior of fragments of an artillery piece below low-water, near the former site of the battery. By the description and in the opinion of the article, this would seem to relate to a much older type of gun and Curphey proposes that the gun emplacements successively present in the 1790s were constructed to replace a much earlier battery which, if consistent with the type of remains described in 1864, could be as early as the 16th century. This could place it in the same era as the Horse Rock and Half Moon batteries in Peel Castle, and would indicate a clear strategy to defend St Patrick's Isle, the entrance to the harbour, and Peel Bay against maritime attack.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel by CH Cowley, from 'Peel Headlands'.
The description is too general to re-identify the findspot and the grid reference is for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Headlands by CH Cowley, from 'Cain's Field above Stack Field'.
No further details concerning of the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the farmstead for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Headlands by CH Cowley, from the 'Stack Field'.
The description could relate to either OS Field no. 0827 or 0829. The grid reference relates to the mid point of the hedge separating the two fields.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Headlands by CH Cowley, from a field adjacent to the Stack.
This description could relate to one of two fields, OS Field nos 827 and 929. The grid reference relates to the intervening field boundary for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
A scatter of Mesolithic or Neolithic flints found on the estate of G. Clementson. The exact findspot is unclear but is thought to have been on the headlands.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Headlands by CH Cowley, from 'near Baths'.
The description would appear to relate to the area overlooking the former bathing pool whilst being distinct from the Creg Malin headland; the grid reference is provided for indicative purposes.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel by CH Cowley, from 'Creg Malin'.
The placename properly refers to the headland at the grid reference provided.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from 'near the Fort'. This would appear to relate to the vicinity of Ashton's Battery. The antiquarian Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from 'Thistle Head'.
No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the headland for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A significant quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, 'by the Silver Well'.
The Silver Well is an alternative name for St Patrick's Well, which lies on the west side of Corrin's Hill at the grid reference provided.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from the 'Old Fort'.
This would appear to relate to the vicinity of Aston's Battery, and the grid reference relates to the earthwork for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from the 'Mound on Top'.
There are several possible burial mounds on the summit, and as no further details concerning the discovery were recorded, the grid reference relates to the summit for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from 'near the Bridge'.
No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the west end of the bridge for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, 'opposite Peel Castle'.
This would appear to relate to the area by the cliff edge overlooking the former quarry (now the car park at Fenella Beach). No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to a point on the clifftop for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, 'on side of Road to Quarry'.
No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the corner of the road where it crosses the ridge of the hill for indicative purposes only. The object may have been found at any point along the length of the track, although the proximity of the track at this point to the nearby earthwork battery, in the vicinity of which Cowley made several other finds (see PRN 0864.89 and 0864.93) may be significant.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
One of three ditchless, grass-covered round barrows recorded by the Ordnance Survey in 1868 on Peel Hill, situated on a ridge top and on top of outcrop rock.
Cinerary urns were removed from two of the three mounds in the late 18th century: one mound is apparently undisturbed. Flint flakes, including 'pygmy flints' were found here by collector C.H. Cowley on occasions. A Middle Bronze Age incense cup was also found, which was drawn but no longer exists.
This cairn is located at SC 23828398. A field inspection in 1955 by the OS recorded the diameter of the cairn was 11.0 metres on average and 0.8 metres in height.
One of three ditchless, grass-covered round barrows recorded by the Ordnance Survey in 1868 on Peel Hill, situated on a ridge top and on top of outcrop rock.
Cinerary urns were removed from two of the three mounds in the late 18th century: one mound is apparently undisturbed. Flint flakes, including 'pygmy flints' were found here by collector C.H. Cowley on occasions. A Middle Bronze Age incense cup was also found, which was drawn but no longer exists.
This cairn is located at SC 23808396. A field inspection in 1955 by the OS recorded the diameter of the cairn was 10.0 metres on average and 0.8 metres in height. Rabbit burrows showed it to be composed of sandy soil.
One of three ditchless, grass-covered round barrows recorded by the Ordnance Survey in 1868 on Peel Hill, situated on a ridge top and on top of outcrop rock.
Cinerary urns were removed from two of the three mounds in the late 18th century: one mound is apparently undisturbed. Flint flakes, including 'pygmy flints' were found here by collector C.H. Cowley on occasions. A Middle Bronze Age incense cup was also found, which was drawn but no longer exists.
This cairn is located at SC 23788393. A field inspection in 1955 by the OS recorded the diameter of the cairn was 10.0 metres on average and 0.8 metres in height. There is a hollow in the top of the mound, 1.8 metres in diameter and 0.3 metres deep. Erosion shows the barrow to be composed of sandy soil with some stones.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from the 'Old Fort'.
This would appear to relate to the vicinity of Aston's Battery, and the grid reference relates to the earthwork for indicative purposes only.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Peel Hill by CH Cowley, from the 'Quarry Road'.
No further details concerning the discovery were recorded and the grid reference relates to the corner of the road where it crosses the ridge of the hill for indicative purposes only. The object may have been found at any point along the length of the track, although the proximity of the track at this point to the nearby earthwork battery, in the vicinity of which Cowley made several other finds (see PRN 0864.89 and 0864.93) may be significant.
The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.
