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Cornelly House
Cornelly House, just to the south of Townsend's Mine, was the Mine Captain's House, complete with a boardroom. When recorded it was relatively unchanged externally. It is not open to the public.
Coroner's certificate of arrest and breach of arrest at jury inquiry, August 1796
Coroner's certificate of arrest and breach of arrest at jury inquiry, August 1796
A coroner's certificate documenting events at a jury of inquiry held at Knoll Lane in Kirk Braddan. William Crigue certifies that Paul Crain and his wife were arrested for disorderly conduct before jurors Dan Calvin and William Kelly, but the wife subsequently broke arrest in a riotous manner. Crigue charged a guard to convey them to prison, which the guard allegedly neglected.
Correspondence between Governor Edward Smith, Lt. Governor Dawson and George Aust (1783-1787)
Correspondence between Governor Edward Smith, Lt. Governor Dawson and George Aust (1783-1787)
A collection of 30+ letters (MS 01798C–01828C from Manx Museum archives) between Isle of Man Governor Edward Smith, Lieutenant Governor Richard Dawson, and Westminster agent George Aust, covering the period 1783–1787. The letters document administrative issues, revenue disputes, copper coinage proposals, customs administration, harbour management, and constitutional matters following Charles Lutwidge's death in 1784. Key topics include copper coinage procurement, salary disputes, Water Bailiff appointments, and the Duke of Atholl's bills of 1780–1781.
Correspondence from Nicholson and Cunningham to Mr Bowes regarding Isle of Man defence
Correspondence from Nicholson and Cunningham to Mr Bowes regarding Isle of Man defence
A letter dated 30 July 1595 from Geo. Nicholson and John Cunningham to Mr Bowes, concerning warnings issued to the Isle of Man and defensive preparations. The document reflects 16th-century governance and security concerns regarding the island, predating the 1765 Revestment by 170 years but relevant to understanding long-term English authority and administration of Man.
Correspondence regarding appointment of arbitrator for Crown rights disposition
Correspondence regarding appointment of arbitrator for Crown rights disposition
A fragment of administrative correspondence concerning the disposition of rights and interests relating to the Isle of Man under provisions of a recently enacted Act. The letter discusses the Crown's intention to appoint Mr Courtenay, a Master in Chancery, as arbitrator and requests confirmation of willingness to dispose of certain rights and interests, including customs revenue proportions.
Correspondence regarding arbitration for purchase of Isle of Man reserved rights and revenue interests
Correspondence regarding arbitration for purchase of Isle of Man reserved rights and revenue interests
A letter fragment concerning negotiations between the Crown and the Duke of Atholl over the purchase of reserved rights and revenue interests in the Isle of Man. The correspondence references arbitrators (Messrs Courtney and Harrison) and instructs the Solicitor to prepare necessary instruments for signatures.
Correspondence regarding customs duties and revenue assessment of the Isle of Man
Correspondence regarding customs duties and revenue assessment of the Isle of Man
Administrative correspondence discussing the nature and value of revenue branches on the Isle of Man, including customs and impost duties on goods. The writer seeks detailed information about duty rates and annual amounts to inform parliamentary consideration of property and rights acquisition, referencing previous correspondence and anticipated parliamentary session discussions.
Correspondence regarding seizure of tea smuggled to Isle of Man from foreign vessels
Correspondence regarding seizure of tea smuggled to Isle of Man from foreign vessels
Administrative letter discussing the seizure of tea cargo from the vessel 'Friendship' discharged at the Isle of Man from foreign ports. References evidentiary standards for seizure, mentions the vessel 'Lady Catharine' from Rotterdam, and discusses potential rewards for evidence of smuggling. Written in context of revenue enforcement.
Corrin Bros. Fishnet Factory, Peel
A post-medieval fishnet factory in Peel, begun by Robert Corrin and later run by his sons John and Thomas as Corrin Bros. The oldest part of the factory gave its name to Factory Lane, and is located on the Ordnance Survey 1:2500 large scale mapping of 1868 at the grid reference provided, together with the annotation 'Net Factory'.  The factory was later extended to the rear. T The business is mentioned in Porter's Directory of 1889. The site was redeveloped for housing in the 1990s.
Corrins Hill Burial Cairn
The possible site of a Bronze Age cairn or barrow which is said to have been removed in the 19th century when Corrin's Tower was built on Corrin's Hill.  A description dating to 1878 refers to the removal of the barrow, but the burial cist apparently survived.  Flint flakes have also been found in the area of the base of Corrin's Tower.
Corrins Hill East Crop Mark
A record for an unspecified crop mark at Corrins Hill East.
Corris Tannery
A post-medieval tannery.  The Corris family were also involved in boat building and fish-curing, both of which were conducted nearby.
Corrody Burial Ground
Medieval burial ground. The site was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey in 1915. The chapel lies in the ruined remains of a Bronze Age burial mound revetted by a circle of stones, measuring 12m in diameter. Other than excavation within the chapel itself, which recovered a Bronze Age cremation, no investigation was made of the burial mound, and it remains possible that the raised earthwork may contain medieval graves associated with the chapel.
Corrody Burial Mound
Bronze Age burial mound. The ruined remains of a Bronze Age burial mound still stand to a height of 0.5m. A surrounding circle of stones, measuring 12m in diameter, represents the surviving stone revetment constructed to retain it. Several boulders are still visible, the largest standing 0.7m high. The revetment has been damaged historically by agricultural activity. Beneath the floor of the medieval chapel a Bronze Age cinerary urn, inverted over a cremation, was discovered.
Corrody Corn Drying Kiln
The site of a post-medieval corn drying kiln.
Corrody Corn Drying Kiln
The site of a post-medieval corn drying kiln.
Corrody Horsewalk
The site of a post-medieval horse engine.
Corrody Keeill
Medieval chapel; Bronze Age burial mound. The site lies in a field which is known as Cronk y Keeillee. The chapel is orientated NE-SW, with a doorway towards the west end of the 'north' wall. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) and was found to measure 5.4 by 2.7m. The walls were 1.1m thick on average and stood 0.9m high internally: the floor is slightly sunken. No architectural features such as windows were recognised, and no remains of the altar survived. A partially paved floor was revealed. The chapel had been constructed in the ruined remains of a Bronze Age burial mound which still stands to a height of 0.5m. The surrounding circle of stones, measuring 12m in diameter, represents the surviving stone revetment constructed to retain the mound. Several boulders are still visible, the largest standing 0.7m high. The revetment has been damaged historically by agricultural activity. Beneath the floor of the chapel a Bronze Age cinerary urn, inverted over a cremation, was discovered. The Survey found no trace of any lintel graves.
Corrody Keeill
Medieval chapel. The site lies in a field which is known as Cronk y Keeillee. The chapel is orientated NE-SW, with a doorway towards the west end of the 'north' wall. It was investigated by the Manx Archaeological Survey (1915) and was found to measure 5.4 by 2.7m. The walls were 1.1m thick on average and stood 0.9m high internally: the floor is slightly sunken. No architectural features such as windows were recognised, and no remains of the altar survived. A partially paved floor was revealed. The chapel had been constructed in the ruined remains of a Bronze Age burial mound which still stands to a height of 0.5m.
Corvalley
Prehistoric coarse stone tools. A small quantity of worked prehistoric coarse stone tools was recovered from Corvalley by CH Cowley, from 'Cain's Field near Coffins Found In Road'. No further details concerning the circumstances 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.
Corvalley
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Corvalley by CH Cowley. No further details concerning the circumstances 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.
Corvalley
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Corvalley by CH Cowley, from the 'Big Stone Field'. The description relates to OS Field no. 0303, which is centred at the grid reference provided (see also PRN 3106). 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.
Corvalley
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Corvalley by CH Cowley, from the 'Field West of House'. The description relates to OS Field no. 0304, which is centred 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.
Corvalley
Prehistoric flint scatter. A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Corvalley by CH Cowley, from the 'Giant's Grave Field'. The description relates to OS Field no. 0107, which is centred 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.
Corvalley
Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Corvalley by CH Cowley, from the 'Hedge near Big Stone'. The description refers to OS Field no. 0303, within which the standing stone os located 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.