The Abbey Clay Works was founded in the 19th century on the site of an earlier corn mill. The Clay Works is shown on the 1869 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map, which shows a tramway connecting to works to a clay pit to the north. The main part of the complex lies in German parish but it appears that the brick kiln and the eastern part of the main building lie in Patrick parish.
The Abbey Clay Works was founded in the 19th century on the site of an earlier corn mill. The Clay Works is shown on the 1869 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map, with a truncated mill leat shown to its southwest, which may have served the corn mill. The Peel to Douglas railway was built through the area in the later 19th century and destroyed the mill site. The water wheel was moved to Kella for reuse however.
Medieval watermill and associated water management.
A watermill is assumed to have been associated with the nearby Rushen Abbey from medieval times onwards. Even after the Reformation, it was recorded in 1660 that all tenants of what was formerly abbey demesne land had to have their corn ground at the abbey mill.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows a corn mill at this location, on the east bank of the Silver Burn, just a few metres upstream of the site of Rushen Abbey.
The existing building incorporated the wheel within the structure, fed by water drawn from a leat which lead up to the rear of the building from the north. The tail race was culverted under the road and reappears just to the south for 50m before rejoining the river.
The mill was fed from two sources: the Crossag stream flowing from the north-east, and the Silver Burn itself, from the north. A leat was drawn off the latter from above a weir 40m upstream of the Monks' Bridge, which led 290m to the rear of the mill. The Crossag water could be diverted into this. The weir above the Monks' Bridge was destroyed in a flood in the early 20th century.
The mill, its associated storage space and living accommodation were all gathered under one roof. Additional storage was historically added to the westerly gable.
The building is now converted as a private residence.
Medieval watermill.
A watermill is assumed to have been associated with the nearby Rushen Abbey from medieval times onwards. Even after the Reformation, it was recorded in 1660 that all tenants of what was formerly abbey demesne land had to have their corn ground at the abbey mill.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows a corn mill at this location, on the east bank of the Silver Burn, just a few metres upstream of the site of Rushen Abbey.
The existing building incorporated the wheel within the structure, fed by water drawn from a leat which lead up to the rear of the building from the north. The tail race was culverted under the road and reappears just to the south for 50m before rejoining the river.
The mill, its associated storage space and living accommodation were all gathered under one roof. Additional storage was historically added to the westerly gable.
The building is now converted as a private residence.
Medieval watermill and associated water management.
A watermill is assumed to have been associated with the nearby Rushen Abbey from medieval times onwards. Even after the Reformation, it was recorded in 1660 that all tenants of what was formerly abbey demesne land had to have their corn ground at the abbey mill.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows a corn mill at this location, on the east bank of the Silver Burn, just a few metres upstream of the site of Rushen Abbey.
The mill was fed from two sources: the Crossag stream flowing from the north-east, and the Silver Burn itself, from the north. A leat was drawn off the latter from above a weir 40m upstream of the Monks' Bridge, which led 290m to the rear of the mill. The Crossag water could be diverted into this. The weir above the Monks' Bridge was destroyed in a flood in the early 20th century. The leat is still traceable for part of its length.
The tail race was culverted under the road and reappears just to the south for 50m before rejoining the river.
A corn mill is shown on the 1869 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map along with the annotation "Dam" which may refer to a dam on the leat which supplied it with water from the north-northeast.
The site of a small 19th century lead mine working. It was located in the now thickly wooded stream valley and is shown on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map as having a water wheel and two other structures. A weir on the stream to the northeast marked the start of a leat to the south of the stream which brought water to the mine site to power the water wheel.
The site of a small 19th century lead mine working. It was located in the now thickly wooded stream valley and is shown on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map as having a water wheel to the north of the stream and two other structures to the south. A weir on the stream to the northeast marked the start of a leat to the south of the stream which brought water to the mine site to power the water wheel.
This stone was rescued from the old parish church, which was demolished in 1869. It is a piece of architectural detail, possibly from an earlier church on this site. The surface is now very eroded, but casts taken in the early 1900s show more detail. The panel shows two figures standing to either side of a tree, the obvious interpretation being that it represents Adam and Eve at the Tree of Knowledge.
Eve, on the left, her long hair gathered in a braid and flowing down her back as far as her waist, raises an apple to her mouth. Adam, on the right, has shorter hair which falls to his shoulders and is shown reaching towards the tree while covering his nakedness with his left hand. The tree stands between Adam and Eve, but is a rather small specimen: the tree is more usually depicted rising above the two figures, with its branches overhanging them.
It would be conventional for the scene also to depict the serpent, but if this was ever present it has been eroded or cut away.
Prehistoric flint scatter.
A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Albany Road in Peel by CH Cowley.
The description is too vague to pinpoint and the grid reference relates to the midpoint on the road 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.
The Albert Tower is a 14 metre high slate and granite tower, built in 1848 to commemorate the visit of Albert, Prince Consort in 1847. It is located on Lhergy Frissell, overlooking the town of Ramsey.
This is a typical promontory site but there are no obvious signs of a ditch or bank indicative of a fort having been built here. An Iron Age or Early Medieval date is assumed.
There is shore access with a cleared channel.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 marks a rope works at this location together with the annotation 'Rope Works'. The grid reference relates to the covered office / premises at the southern end of the walk.
The rope walk is shown extending in a north-northeast direction for a distance of 100 metres, with an extension indicated to a total of 185 metres. The rope walk eventually reached as far as the Meadow Mill complex, for a total of 260 metres.
The Qualtrough family, whose timber yard has stood on the site for many years, record that the walk went under Alexandra Road by way of a tunnel.
The stained glass window is at the rear of All Saints Church and is in seven columns. The window represents as its central figure that of St Paul preaching. At the head of the design are the figures of St George of England and St Louis of France, with the British Coat of Arms between. In the framework of the design are six angels bearing the armour of God. At the base are two angels holding a shield. Column 2: An engraved figure of a sailor fills the entire window frame, below the figure is etched "To all Seafarers lost at sea in Peace & War." Column 4: A celtic sword is shown with "1914 1918" either side of the handle. Below the handle is a green roundlet of leaves over the blade and beneath this and either side of the blade is "1939 1945". Below the sword tip is "LAND. AIR. SEA." At the base of this column hangs a Royal Air Force ensign. Column 6: Engraved figure of an airman in his flying suit. Etched above his head are the words "We will remember them". Below the figure is the following inscription: "In proud & thankful memory / of those of this Island, who died / whilst serving in the Royal / Air Force, & members of the / Royal Air Force Association, / Isle of Man Branch, who died / in the Winter Hill air disaster / 27th February 1958 a.d."
The memorial window was unveiled on Sunday 10 February 1918 by the Lord Bishop. The window was designed and made by Messrs. J. Powell and Sons, of the Whitefriars Glass Works, London and was installed by Mr Royston, sculptor, of Douglas. The total cost of the window was £71 4s.
Information provided by the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee. Image courtesy of Chris Blyth, Isle of Man Photographic Society.
Below is leaf decoration, with further inscription underneath: "Erected by loving friends." White and grey marble plaque with black, red and gold lettering. Boer War.
Unveilled by the Speaker of the House of Keys, Mr A. W. Moore, on Sunday 3 November 1901. The Vicar, the Rev. John Quine took the service, assisted by the Rev. Canon Moore, Vicar of Braddan (formerly of Lonan). (Isle of Man Times, 9 Nov 1901, p.17).
