A legal defense document in which the defendant responds to allegations regarding the omission of John Taubman's name from the official list (Liber Scaccarius) of the House of Keys for 1764. The defendant argues that the omission was procedural and made by a clerk without his direction, and that Taubman's rights as a member remain unimpaired.

A defendant's legal response addressing allegations about interference in John Taubman's appointment to the office of Deemster on the Isle of Man. The defendant admits Taubman served as Deputy Deemster during his uncle's illness and obtained a commission from the Governor, but denies spreading malicious invectives. The defendant claims to have merely expressed concerns about Taubman's conduct in Chancery cases to the Governor.

A fragment of a legal or administrative document defending the appointment of an Acting Attorney General against potential objections based on Manx origin. The text references the previous Acting Attorney General Cunninghame (dismissed for immoral conduct) and the current Acting Attorney General Quirk, arguing that similar objections were not raised during Cunninghame's tenure despite his being a Manxman.

A legal defense or opinion addressing a memorial accusing the Isle of Man of smuggling and illicit practices. The document defends the Proprietor against charges, distinguishes between his responsibility and the actions of inhabitants, and critiques the memorial's logic regarding Manx attachment to their homeland. The text appears part of a larger argument questioning whether the Proprietor bears accountability for increased smuggling.

Delapré Abbey is a neo-classical mansion in Northampton, England, incorporating the remains of a Cluniac nunnery founded around 1145. Its grounds saw the Battle of Northampton in 1460 during the Wars of the Roses, and the body of Eleanor of Castile rested here in December 1290 on its journey from Lincoln to Westminster. The abbey surrendered to the Crown at the Dissolution in 1538. (Added as a stand-in to test the proximity feature while off-island; safe to delete afterwards.)

A legal document recording the sealed delivery of a deed of re-enfeoffment relating to Isle Castle, Peel, and the Lordships and Territories of Mann. Multiple parties sealed and delivered the document in the presence of witnesses on July 10, 1762, transferring full possession, livery and seizin of lands and hereditaments.

A sworn deposition from 1633 in which John Casen, servant to Lord Strange, testifies about delivering correspondence to Edward Christian, captain of the Isle of Man, and Christian's serious illness. The document provides insight into early 17th-century Isle of Man governance and the health crisis affecting the military command. It is part of the Manx Society's published collection of Monumenta de Insula Manniae.

A sworn deposition by John Casen, servant to Lord Strange, testifying to the poor health of Captain Edward Christian, governor of the Isle of Mann, as of March 1633. Casen delivered letters from Lord Strange to Christian in late January and observed him bedridden throughout his stay. The document attests to Christian's incapacity to travel by horseback due to a lingering sickness that began in September 1632.

Record of depositions taken by a jury of indictment in Rushen Sheading concerning the discovery and counterfeiting of copper pence on the Isle of Man. The case involves George Wilks (accused of manufacturing counterfeit coins) and his son John Wilks. Includes witness testimonies, evidence of casting equipment and counterfeit coins, and subsequent court proceedings including a controversial acquittal by the Grand Jury and a petition challenging the jury's fine.

Legal depositions and inquest proceedings from Rushen Sheading concerning the discovery and investigation of counterfeited Manx copper pence. George Wilks and his son John Wilks were suspected of counterfeiting; evidence includes sworn testimonies from witnesses, soldiers, and the coroner, recovered counterfeit coins, and molds. The grand jury indicted George Wilks but he was later acquitted by the 24 Keys, who found the grand jury's proceedings illegal under the 1709 counterfeiting act. Includes subsequent petitions and fines.

The site of a wartime internment camp at Derby Castle, Douglas.

Derby Fort is a fortification on the Langness peninsula near Derbyhaven, named after the Stanley Earls of Derby who held the Lordship of Mann. It formed part of the Island's coastal defence system and was garrisoned by both the Lord's forces and, after the Revestment, by British troops.

Post medieval house. Domestic quarters within Castle Rushen were modernised in the later 16th century by creation of what is now Derby House. The building was extensively remodelled during the Civil War period by the 7th Earl of Derby during his time on the Island (1643-51), and further more minor changes were brought about by his successors.

The role of Derby House was redefined after the Revestment in 1765, whence it served as the governor's residence and then as Rolls Office and provided accommodation for the courthouse based in the Gatehouse. Latterly it served as the custodian's lodging and as a registry office.

A post-medieval house in Derby Square, Douglas.

Derbyhaven is a small harbour on the Langness peninsula in the south of the Isle of Man. It takes its name from the Earls of Derby, Lords of Mann, and was the traditional landing place for the Lord on his arrival at the Island; nearby Derby Fort was part of the Island's coastal defence network.

Lintel-graves within a possible burial ground have been recorded here.  'A number of years ago, stone cists containing human remains were turned up on improving circular eminence situated in the field west of Ronaldsway farmhouse. The mound is apparently artificial, higher on the east and west sides, being hollow in the centre, it is about 4 foot in height, and about 100 foot in diameter. Supposed by the authority quoted to have been a place of burial. Many cartloads of stones were also removed possibly.  Although this information does not appear to have warranted Ordnance Survey publication, given that the site 'in the fields west of Ronaldsway farmhouse', is correct, the report of a lintel-grave found at the medieval smelting-site in 1935, and the reference to 'Reports had reached Mr W.C. Cubbon of Rushen Abbey, Ballasalla, that a series of graves had been uncovered some 20 yards from this spot', it would seem likely that a burial ground existed in this area; possibly an extension of the Early Christian burial ground (at SC 29026858) and/or possibly later (see Stennings' Lintel-grave, which may be post-15th century).

A modern chapel on Derbyhaven Road, which has been converted into a private residence.

Modern herring houses. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows two long buildings and several smaller associated structures forming a complex at this location, arranged around an enclosed yard, and including what may be a walled garden. The original herring houses were built, together with a large house, by John Joseph Bacon in 1771, at a cost of £1,200. One large building (shown undivided on the original OS) occupies a substantial part of the easterly frontage onto the road leading to St Michael's Isle. This structure formed the herring houses. It is currently subdivided into two, and the more southerly half occupied as a dwelling. The northerly portion is used for storage, although it would seem to have been altered for domestic use at first floor level in the past. Archive photographs taken before conversion to domestic use would suggest that the building may have been divided into three, and later four, areas at ground level, each served by a wide vehicular doorway opening onto the road; the two more northerly examples retain and are characterised by their arched doorheads. Doorways at first floor level appear to have served for loading vehicles standing in the roadway below. An extension to the north gable present by the 1868 survey is of similar character and would seem on photographic evidence to have been used for similar purposes; this is now demolished and replaced by a dwelling. The combined length of the roadside frontage was 55m, now reduced to 47m. A large building on the same axis to the rear (west) shown on the original OS was 37m long and 8m deep. This was a very tall structure when originally constructed, substantially overtopping the herring houses to the east, and dominating all other buildings in Derbyhaven until the construction of the ornate late Victorian Marine Hotel in the centre of the village. It appears from old photographs to have had few original openings save for seven small, regularly spaced, windows under the eaves on each elevation; these were characterised by arched windowheads. Its design and lack of groundlevel windows suggest that it is likely to have been a storehouse. The building was still roofed in the 1920s, but the entire roof structure and gable peaks above eaves height had gone by the 1970s. Photographs from the early 1980s show that the southern part was protected by a modern flat roof, but this part of the building has since been reduced to a single storey. The northern end of the building has been substantially redeveloped for domestic use and is now joined to the nearby eastern building by a modern link. The walled yard associated with the herring house complex has now been largely redeveloped, particularly at its northern end, but the rear (west) boundary wall still survives, despite several breaches. At least two wells, capped by pumps at the time of the original OS, have been covered in.

Modern herring houses. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows two long buildings and several smaller associated structures forming a complex at this location, arranged around an enclosed yard, and including what may be a walled garden. The original herring houses were built, together with a large house, by John Joseph Bacon in 1771, at a cost of £1,200. A large building (shown undivided on the original OS) occupies a substantial part of the easterly frontage onto the road leading to St Michael's Isle. This structure formed the herring houses. It is currently subdivided into two, and the more southerly half occupied as a dwelling. The northerly portion is used for storage, although it would seem to have been altered for domestic use at first floor level in the past. Archive photographs taken before conversion to domestic use would suggest that the building may have been divided into three, and later four, areas at ground level, each served by a wide vehicular doorway opening onto the road; the two more northerly examples retain and are characterised by their arched doorheads. Doorways at first floor level appear to have served for loading vehicles standing in the roadway below. An extension to the north gable present by the 1868 survey is of similar character and would seem on photographic evidence to have been used for similar purposes; this is now demolished and replaced by a dwelling. The combined length of the roadside frontage was 55m, now reduced to 47m.

Modern herring houses. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows two long buildings and several smaller associated structures forming a complex at this location, arranged around an enclosed yard, and including what may be a walled garden. The original herring houses were built, together with a large house, by John Joseph Bacon in 1771, at a cost of £1,200. A large building parallel to, but set back from, the road to St Michael's Isle, was shown on the original OS to the rear (west) of the roadside herring houses (PRN 2157.10). It measured 37m long and 8m deep. This was a very tall structure when originally constructed, substantially overtopping the herring houses to the east, and dominating all other buildings in Derbyhaven until the construction of the ornate late Victorian Marine Hotel in the centre of the village. It appears from old photographs to have had few original openings save for seven small, regularly spaced, windows under the eaves on each elevation; these were characterised by arched windowheads. Its design and lack of groundlevel windows suggest that it is likely to have been a storehouse. The building was still roofed in the 1920s, but the entire roof structure and gable peaks above eaves height had gone by the 1970s. Photographs from the early 1980s show that the southern part was protected by a modern flat roof, but this part of the building has since been reduced to a single storey. The northern end of the building has been substantially redeveloped for domestic use and is now joined to the nearby eastern building by a modern link.

Modern well. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows two long buildings and several smaller associated structures forming a complex at this location, arranged around an enclosed yard, and including what may be a walled garden. The original herring houses were built, together with a large house, by John Joseph Bacon in 1771, at a cost of £1,200. The walled yard associated with the herring house complex has now been largely redeveloped, particularly at its northern end, but the rear (west) boundary wall still survives, despite several breaches. A well, capped by a pump at the time of the original OS, has been covered in.

Modern well. The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows two long buildings and several smaller associated structures forming a complex at this location, arranged around an enclosed yard, and including what may be a walled garden. The original herring houses were built, together with a large house, by John Joseph Bacon in 1771, at a cost of £1,200. The walled yard associated with the herring house complex has now been largely redeveloped, particularly at its northern end, but the rear (west) boundary wall still survives, despite several breaches. A well, capped by a pump at the time of the original OS, has been covered in.

A modern lighthouse at Derbyhaven.