A Neolithic polished stone axehead was found in stone-lined graves or burial cists at an unlocated site described as; 'Gobinay, ie Gob yn oaie, Headland of the grave. On the summit of the hill about 1750 yards E (sic) of and overlooking Cregneish. Stone-lined graves found containing polished-stone axe-head.' . This place name is not known and not shown on Ordnance Survey maps and the distance given appears to be erroneous.
Godred Crovan (d. 1095), known in Manx tradition as King Gorree, was a Norse warrior who conquered the Isle of Man around 1079 and founded a dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles for nearly two centuries. According to the Chronicle of Man, he prevailed in his third attempt to take the Island and established a system of governance that endured until the end of Norse rule.
The site of Godred Crovans Stone, which was a natural feature. The stone was a large glacial erratic boulder of local granite, which was broken up during the 19th century to be built into the church. Godred Crovan was an 11th century Norse-Gaelic ruler. The origins of the name attribution at this site are not known.
No names listed; First World War. Second World War.
The memorial is an Irish limestone cross, located within enclosed iron railings on Douglas Head, facing towards Douglas Bay, above Marine Drive. The 1935-1945 inscription was added later using a separate tablet. The tablet is made from Manx slate.
The momument was a gift from Mr John Leigh Goldie-Taubman of the Nunnery, Douglas. It was unveiled on 11 November 1921 and dedicated by Rev. H.S. Taggart, M.A., Vicar of St. Matthew's Church, Douglas.
The site of the burial ground associated with the early medieval chapel or keeill known as Gordon Keeill. The chapel site itself has been ploughed over but Kermode was informed that the site was near the farm buildings by the stream below the road. Vicar Holmes records 'in the burial ground adjoining are to be seen a few graves'.
The site of an early medieval chapel or keeill known as Gordon Keeill. The chapel site itself has been ploughed over but Kermode was informed that the site was near the farm buildings by the stream below the road. Vicar Holmes records 'in the burial ground adjoining are to be seen a few graves'.
Administrative letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on Isle of Man governance matters including clergy appointments, brass coinage, naturalization papers, harbour plans, and financial arrangements. Reflects the Duke's direct administrative authority over the island prior to the 1765 Revestment.
Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl concerning ecclesiastical revenue recovery (£2658:93.75 for the clergy), audit transmission, and a legal dispute over the herring fishing trade to the West Indies. Cochrane seeks confirmation that the Isle of Man may export herrings to His Majesty's Plantations despite an obscure Restoration-era Parliamentary act.
The Government Buildings in Douglas is generally triangular building in plan. It is of masonry construction, cement rendered, four storeyed and flat roofed. The 'apex' of the triangle formed by the intersection of Prospect Hill and Finch Road is designed as a semi-circular 'wing' to an otherwise rectangular articulated facade. The ground floor dominates the elevations and includes a full colonnade around the semi-circular apex. A varied neo-classical detailing is used in complimenting the doric columns and frieze of the collonade except at the attic windows of the fourth floor above the upper cornice. The general character of the building is somewhat 'overworked' tending to the impression that a number of complimentary buildings have been compressed into a single grouping because the site is very limited. No interior inspection has been carried out. The building appears in good repair. The Government Buildings obviously have 'civic' significance and are prominently located. Their character is in keeping with the unfolding vista which develops as one ascends Prospect Hill.
An order from the Governor and Council of the Isle of Man declining to interfere with the House of Keys' proceedings without the explicit approval of the Lord of the Isle (the Duke of Atholl). Dated 28 January 1765, this document reflects the constitutional tensions and procedural protocols during the period preceding the 1765 Revestment, showing deference to the Duke's authority and the limitations placed on the Governor's independent action.
An official order from the Governor and Council of the Isle of Man (28 January 1765) responding to Speaker George Moore's request to convene the House of Keys during a period of constitutional uncertainty. The order defers to the Lord of the Isle (Duke of Atholl) before permitting Keys proceedings, reflecting the pre-Revestment constitutional hierarchy and the Governor's subordination to the Duke's authority.
Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl regarding Island trade, merchant sentiment, remittance procedures, administrative appointments, and proposed reforms to customs and revenue collection. Discusses the merchants' relief that the Island was not sold, trade recovery, coin design (ducal bust vs. crest), and staffing of revenue offices to prevent confusion in water bailiff and customs duties.
Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl detailing financial remittances to Liverpool, arrival of merchant ships carrying rum, a legal dispute between native Manx and foreign merchants regarding debt priority, and recommendations for naturalizing foreign merchants to encourage trade. The letter illustrates the commercial importance of foreign traders and tensions between native and settler merchant communities in mid-18th century Isle of Man.
Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on negotiations for the sale of tithes, the management of parish lands, and administrative disputes. Discusses resistance from Lord Derby to reasonable annuity terms, Cochrane's strategy for gradual parish sales, and a court incident with an attorney Stevenson. Reflects pre-Revestment governance challenges and revenue management under ducal sovereignty.
Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on money collection for the Duke, clergy accounts, revenue abstracts, and addressing concerns about Roman Catholic naturalization on the Isle of Man. Cochrane defends the naturalization policy as being in the Duke's interest and discusses friction with the Moore family trading interests.
Three letters from Governor Cochrane (and Major Cochrane) to the Duke of Atholl, dated September–November 1758, addressing administrative matters on the Isle of Man, delegation of duties to Deemster Taubman and the Receiver General, correspondence with Mr Hamersley concerning law-related matters, and personal health updates. Demonstrates governance structure and correspondence between the Atholl-appointed governor and his patron.
