Sources

Wood's Account of Isle of Man, Chapter 13: Northern and Eastern Parishes

Source

Chapter 13 from Wood's 1811 topographical and historical account of the Isle of Man, describing parishes from Kirk Michael northeastward through Ballaugh, Kirk Jurly, Ramsey, Maughold, Laxey, Lonan, Oncan, and Marown. Includes descriptions of churches, local industries (hat manufacture, flax-spinning, herring fishery, copper-mines), antiquities, and local traditions. Provides contemporary snapshot of Manx settlements in early 19th century.

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Language

  • English