Medieval watermill and associated water management.
A watermill is assumed to have been associated with the nearby Rushen Abbey from medieval times onwards. Even after the Reformation, it was recorded in 1660 that all tenants of what was formerly abbey demesne land had to have their corn ground at the abbey mill.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1868 shows a corn mill at this location, on the east bank of the Silver Burn, just a few metres upstream of the site of Rushen Abbey.
The mill was fed from two sources: the Crossag stream flowing from the north-east, and the Silver Burn itself, from the north. A leat was drawn off the latter from above a weir 40m upstream of the Monks' Bridge, which led 290m to the rear of the mill. The Crossag water could be diverted into this. The weir above the Monks' Bridge was destroyed in a flood in the early 20th century. The leat is still traceable for part of its length.
The tail race was culverted under the road and reappears just to the south for 50m before rejoining the river.
A corn mill is shown on the 1869 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map along with the annotation "Dam" which may refer to a dam on the leat which supplied it with water from the north-northeast.
The site of a small 19th century lead mine working. It was located in the now thickly wooded stream valley and is shown on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map as having a water wheel and two other structures. A weir on the stream to the northeast marked the start of a leat to the south of the stream which brought water to the mine site to power the water wheel.
The site of a small 19th century lead mine working. It was located in the now thickly wooded stream valley and is shown on the 1870 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map as having a water wheel to the north of the stream and two other structures to the south. A weir on the stream to the northeast marked the start of a leat to the south of the stream which brought water to the mine site to power the water wheel.
Abraham de la Pryme (1671-1704) was a Yorkshire antiquary and diarist whose journal contains observations on a wide range of historical and topographical subjects. His connection to the Isle of Man relates to his writings on trade and customs in the Irish Sea region.
This document is an excerpt from legislative records detailing various acts of Parliament granting additional duties and imposts. It references acts from the 24th, 20th, and 21st years of the reigning monarch's reign, imposing duties on customs, excise, malt, spirits, and other goods, as well as licences for trading in coffee, tea, and chocolate.
A revenue abstract recording annual cash receipts from the Isle of Man from Michaelmas 1749 to Michaelmas 1762. The document lists thirteen annual entries, each dated September 29th, showing amounts received in pounds, shillings, and pence for the fiscal year ending at Michaelmas.
A detailed administrative document detailing the duties payable to the Duke of Athol on various imported goods (spirits, wine, tobacco, tea, manufactures), the scale of smuggling fraud, and a financial breakdown estimating the Duke's annual net revenue at approximately £7,500. The document includes specific duty rates and revenue sources.
Part of a revenue abstract detailing various rents and revenue sources belonging to the Lord of Mann, including properties in Douglas, Ramsey, Peel, and Castle Rushen. The document explains the nature of each rent (ground rents, rack rents, fishing rights, etc.) and provides historical context for items no longer generating income.
Official revenue abstract for the Isle of Man for the year 1752, detailing charges from various sources including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, and abbey revenue, with corresponding discharge entries for officers' salaries, pensions, and disbursements. The document concludes with audit certification dated 1st May 1753.
An official revenue abstract for the Isle of Man covering the year 1757, detailing charges and disbursements including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, and abbey revenue. The document shows a balance due to the Comptroller of £858 14s 6¾d and was audited and passed on 21 July 1758 by three auditors.
A revenue abstract detailing the clear amount of impropiated tythes for the Isle of Man in 1748, totalling £195.0.10. The document accounts for funds through audited accounts and a bond assigned on clergy and schoolmaster security in England dated 27 March 1749, with Mr Ross serving as Master of the Free School at Castletown.
Financial abstract documenting cash receipts from the Isle of Man for the period from Michaelmas 1762 to Michaelmas 1763, totalling £6521.4.9. Additional note records money received for tithes amounting to £1354.6.5 British.
Financial abstract detailing the revenue and expenditure of the Isle of Man for 1749, including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, and abbey revenue. The document shows charges, disbursements, and discharge accounts, with a final accounting debt of £751 6s 8½d. Examined and audited on 21st July 1750.
An audited financial account of the Isle of Man's revenue for 1750, detailing charges (land revenue, casualties, impropriations, abbey revenue, demesnes steward, and balance due), disbursements (officers' salaries, pensions, and other payments), and the resulting balance due to the accompter. Certified by three auditors on 6 February 1752.
An audited revenue abstract for the Isle of Man covering the year 1751, detailing charges including land revenue, casualty payments, impropriations, and abbey revenue, along with disbursements and discharge accounts. The document provides a comprehensive financial statement with officer salaries, pensions, and various payments, concluding with a balance due to the accompter.
An audited financial abstract of the Isle of Man's revenue for 1753, detailing charges including land revenue, casualties, impropreations, and abbey revenue, with corresponding disbursements and officers' salaries. The document shows a balance due to the accompter of £1141.6.1¾. Audited on 11 November 1754.
An audited financial abstract for the Isle of Man covering the year 1754, detailing charge and discharge accounts including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, abbey revenue, officer salaries, and disbursements. Audited by Basil Cochrane on 20 August 1755.
An official revenue abstract documenting the financial accounts of the Isle of Man for the year 1754. The document details charges including land revenue, casualties, impropreations, and abbey revenue, along with disbursements and officer salaries, with a final balance due by the accompter.
An audited financial abstract documenting the revenue and expenditure of the Isle of Man for the year 1755. The document details charges including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, and abbey revenue, alongside discharge records for officers' salaries, pensions, and disbursements, concluding with a balance due to the accompter.
A detailed financial abstract of the Isle of Man's revenue for 1755, including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, abbey revenue, and steward disbursements. The document provides a comprehensive accounting statement with charges, discharges, and resulting balance, audited and certified on September 5, 1756.
An audited financial abstract documenting the revenue of the Isle of Man for 1756, detailing charges including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, and abbey revenue, with corresponding discharge items including officers' salaries, pensions, and money received. The accounts were examined and audited on 1 May 1757.
This is an audited revenue abstract for the Isle of Man covering the year 1756. It details charges including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, abbey revenue, and disbursements totalling £6,717, set against discharge items including officer salaries, pensions, and other disbursements totalling £8,382, resulting in a balance due to the accountant of £1,665.
An audited financial abstract of the Isle of Man's revenue for 1758, detailing charges including land revenue, casualties, impropriations, abbey revenue, and steward accounts, as well as disbursements for officers' salaries, pensions, and other expenses. The document records a balance due to the Comptroller of £5,277 17s 6d and was officially audited and passed on July 23rd 1759.
