This large rectangular slab previously stood in the village before being placed in the entrance to the churchyard in 1907 and finally inside the church itself in 1963, accounting for its worn condition. Each face of this slab is carved with a wheel-headed cross, the arms connected by a plain circular ring.
On one face, the head, arms and long cross shaft are decorated with a plait-of-eight. The plain ring joining the limbs of the cross is supported above and below by triquetra knots. The shaft is bordered with a double bead, terminating at top and bottom in spirals or 'volutes'. The lower spirals form a pedestal supporting the cross shaft. Above these are two panels depicting figures: to the left two stags are attacked by hounds, while to the right are a man on horseback and a riderless horse. Above these panels are two circular motifs formed by four back-to-back triquetras, which in turn support small crosses. Below the shaft are two interlaced dragons, and, separated by a band of step-pattern, a hound attacking a stag.
On the other face the head of the cross is decorated with looped bands and rings. The bands are carried down the shaft to form, with two others, a double-twist interlaced with diamond-shaped rings. Two of these strands escape from the foot of the shaft to create a pedestal formed from spiralling volutes. Above the head of the cross the fragmentary remains of a hound pursue a stag, while above them a bird is chased by a larger one. To one side of the cross shaft a rider on horseback followed by a spare horse. Below them the faint figure of a man reaches towards the cross, while below are the faint remains of another. To the right of the cross two animals, apparently a bull and ram, are shown head to head, and below them a bird and a horse.
One edge bears a twist and ring interlace motif, while the other is taken up with a runic inscription. Despite the presence of male figures and the depiction of pursuits usually dominated by men, this stone memorialises a woman, for this inscription translates as "Joalf, son of Thorolf the Red, raised this cross in memory of Fritha, his mother". Above the inscription can be seen a carving of a warrior, a spear in his right hand and a small round shield in his left, perhaps representing Joalf himself.
This cross was probably carved around AD950-975.
A large rectangular slab carved on both faces with a ring-head shafted cross, plait work and animal & human figures. There is a runic inscription on the edge of the stone. It was found circa 1850. It measures 3.0 metres long by 51cm and is 18cm thick.
A hagiographic account by Jocelinus of Furness (12th century) describing Saint Patrick's legendary missionary work in Man and adjacent islands circa A.D. 444. Includes the narrative of Bishop Germanus and Patrick's ecclesiastical organization. Presented in parallel English and Latin text, this is a published excerpt from Manx Society volume 4 (Monumenta de Insula Manniae), providing early medieval context for Manx Christianity and insular governance structures.
A Latin and English transcription of Jocelinus of Furness's 12th-century account of Saint Patrick's conversion of the Isle of Man and other islands to Christianity around A.D. 444. The text details Patrick's appointment of Bishop Germanus to Man and his establishment of the episcopal seat at what is now called Saint Patrick's Island (Jurby Point). While primarily ecclesiastical and hagiographical in nature, this source provides foundational context for understanding Man's medieval Christian governance and institutional structures that persisted into the 18th century.
Joe Kelly was a Manx emigrant who settled in the Cleveland, Ohio area during the nineteenth century, forming part of the significant Manx community in the American Midwest.
Letter from John Bradshawe (State Paper Office) to Colonel Duckenfield acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding goods and prizes on the Isle of Man following its capture during the English Civil War period. Discusses plans for establishing administration and settlement of the island, commending Duckenfield's service in reducing the island.
Official letter from John Bradshawe at Whitehall to Colonel Duckenfield acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding prize goods in the Isle of Man following its military reduction. The letter confirms the Council's approval of Duckenfield's service and indicates preparations underway to establish governance and administration of the island.
A brief letter of introduction from John Bradshawe (Lord President of the Council under Cromwell) to Colonel Duckenfield, recommending that an Isle of Man native, John Christian, be received and his informations on matters of state concern be heard. The letter dates to the Commonwealth period and reflects English interest in intelligence from the island.
A brief letter from John Bradshawe (Commonwealth government figure) to Colonel Duckenfield, introducing John Christian, a native of the Isle of Man, who has offered intelligence to the State. The letter requests that Duckenfield receive Christian's informations and act upon them as appropriate. This document provides insight into intelligence-gathering networks and State interest in Manx affairs during the Commonwealth period.
John Cawle was a Manx sailor who served aboard HMS Temeraire at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and lost his right arm in the engagement. He returned to Kirk Bride, a parish of fewer than 700 souls, and became a schoolteacher.
John Christian served as Deemster of the Isle of Man and was the brother of William Christian (Illiam Dhone). Described in the Journals of the House of Commons as one of "two of the ablest and honestest gentlemen in the island," he was summoned to London during the Commonwealth to be consulted about Manx laws and other matters.
Letter from John Christian, First Deemster of Isle of Man, to an unknown recipient (possibly Hobhouse or Home Office official) dated 30 June 1826. Christian describes his recent acquittal in a libel trial brought by W. Roper, alleges perjury and corruption, and requests intervention from the Home Office (Mr Peel). The letter provides insight into post-Revestment Manx politics, judicial conflicts, and claims of underhand influence in island governance.
Letter from John Christian, First Deemster of the Isle of Man, to an unnamed recipient (possibly Henry Hobhouse at the Home Office) describing a trial for libel brought against him by W. Roper following Roper's readmission to the Manx bar. Christian details allegations of perjury, corruption, and political malice, and appeals for intervention from the Home Secretary (Peel). The letter provides insight into post-1765 Manx judicial politics and tensions between local officials.
John Christian was a Manx Quaker who was banished from the Isle of Man during the 1660s, part of the wider persecution of Quakers on the Island under the restored Stanley lordship. Banished Quakers from Mann were among the early Manx settlers in the American colonies.
John Clucas was one of seventeen named Manx merchants who signed a petition to the Governor in 1769 documenting the economic devastation caused by the Revestment of 1765.
John Cockrane was a Manx sailor rated as Boy Third Class who served at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. He was twelve years old and was wounded during the engagement.
John Corlett was a Manx emigrant who settled in the Cleveland, Ohio area during the nineteenth century, forming part of the significant Manx community that established itself in the industrial cities of the American Midwest.
A confirmation charter issued by John de Stanley, lord of Mann and the Isles, reaffirming and extending the ecclesiastical privileges and territorial grants originally made by King Magnus to the bishops of Mann and Sodor. The document traces a chain of authority from Magnus through Thomas Randulph (Earl of Moravia) to Stanley, confirming liberties, judicial powers, fisheries, mines, and revenue rights granted to the Church. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Manx governance, feudal tenure, and ecclesiastical authority structures.
A nested charter document in which John de Stanley (Lord of Mann and the Isles, 1423) confirms a charter granted by Thomas Randulph (Earl of Moravia, Lord of Mann), who in turn had confirmed an earlier charter of King Magnus of Mann and the Isles to the Bishop of Mann and Sodor. The charter grants ecclesiastical liberties, lands (including the Island of St. Patrick), fisheries, customs rights, mining rights, and exemptions from secular service and exaction. This document provides evidence of medieval constitutional arrangements on the Isle of Man and the powers and property of the Church prior to the Revestment period.
John E. Christian was a member of the Christian family of Manx origin who settled in America. He forms part of the wider pattern of Manx emigration to the United States.
John Howard, 15th Earl of Suffolk (1739-1820), was a British peer and politician. His connection to the Isle of Man relates to his involvement in the parliamentary affairs of the late eighteenth century.
