The tallest surviving structure on the site, the church tower was inserted within the north transept, rather than over the crossing, after the church had been completed. Massive beam holes in the masonry at the top of the tower suggest a substantial roof structure, possibly capable of supporting a peal of bells.

A small turret projects from the present boundary wall surrounding the site, suggesting that a secure precinct wall once protected the approach to the west front of the church nave.

Excavations between 1998-2000 revealed the layout of the core claustral buildings centred around the cloister to the south of the abbey church. With the exception of the chapter house, all masonry had been robbed out down to foundation level. The west range was overlaid by a complex of structures built around the time of the dissolution, and possibly representing the site's re-use for agricultural purposes.

Burials have been found on various occasions, both within the church, the cloister, and 60m to the south of the monastic complex.

A stone coffin lid with an inscribed cross, thought to be of 13th century date and possibly to be from the grave of King Olaf the Black.

A detailed revenue account (compotus) of the demesne lands and income of Rushen Abbey on the Isle of Man, recorded during the reign of Henry VIII. The document lists farm rents, land parcels with acreage, mill rents, and rectory farms across multiple Manx parishes. It provides valuable evidence of monastic landholding and economic organisation before the Reformation, relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Manx economic structures and property rights.

A detailed accounting (compotus) of the demesne lands and revenue of Rushen Abbey on the Isle of Man, dated 1539 during the reign of Henry VIII. The document lists individual closes (fields) with acreages and rental values in pounds, shillings, and pence, followed by a summary account of revenues from mills, rents, rectories, and tenancies across multiple parishes. Presented in parallel English and Latin versions. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Manx landholding, ecclesiastical property, and revenue structures.

A rubble built square tower with fragments of walling protruding to the east and west from its south wall. Fragments of foundations extend for 3.0 m from the north wall of the tower. They stand to a height of 0.3 m.

Savignian and Cistercian monastery. Rushen Abbey was founded in 1134 through a grant of land from King Olaf Godredsson to Furness Abbey, a powerful Savignian monastery in modern Cumbria. In 1147 the Savignian order was absorbed into the Cistercian order, whose influence across northern England and Ireland was even greater. Construction initially seems to have been slow, as the church was only dedicated in 1257. The abbey was endowed with some of the richest farmland in the south of the Island, and soon had control of additional land in the parish of Malew. By the time of the Dissolution - Rushen Abbey was one of the last monasteries to be closed in 1540 - the abbey was responsible for all lands owned by the Church throughout the Island, and thus yielded a sum of money to the English Crown out of proportion to its small size. Only a handful of ruins still survive on the site, but most of the foundations of the major buildings can now be traced after extensive excavation. Ongoing research suggests a grander site than the ruins would initially imply. The site conforms with the usual Cistercian layout, with the church to the north of a cloister around which three ranges were constructed. The east housed the chapter house and day rooms with dormitory over; the south a refectory and kitchen; the west range appears to have undergone significant change, perhaps reflecting a lack of lay brothers and the renting out of the monastic estates to the north. The chancel, north transept and cloister walkway contains several burials. A guest house and abbot's lodging lay to the east of the claustral ranges adjacent to the river. To the south a burial ground has revealed both male and female skeletons, and may have been for secular use.

A detailed historical account of Rushen Abbey on the Isle of Man, covering its foundation by Olave I (traditionally 1134, actually 1238), monastic organization, religious practices, temporal authority, dissolution in 1553, and associated religious houses. Includes inventory of religious plate and financial stipends granted at dissolution. Drawn from the Manx Society's Monumenta de Insula Manniae.

A scholarly historical essay on Rushen Abbey, covering its foundation by Olave I in 1134, early institutional struggles, Cistercian governance, baronial courts, liturgical practices, and dissolution in 1553. Includes detailed inventory of ecclesiastical plate and connected religious houses. Relevant for understanding pre-Revestment Manx religious and feudal institutions.

Rushen Camp was a civilian internment camp in the south of the Isle of Man used during the Second World War. It was one of several camps established on the Island to intern enemy aliens, alongside Mooragh Camp in Ramsey and the earlier Knockaloe camp from the First World War.

A corn mill in Rushen.

A millpond dam.

A millpond dam.

78 names listed; First world War. 32 names listed; Second World War. The tablet is fixed on the north interior wall of the church and is of the dimensions 2.32m x 975cm x 6.5cm. It is composed of a polished black and white marble wall slab, on which is fixed a red alabaster moulded and polished surround, inlaid with gold and red mosaic of a neat design. The centre panel is of white statuary marble, on which is inscribed in plain block lettering the dedication inscription and 78 names of those parishioners who fell in the war; Navy, Army, and Mercantile Marine. The memorial was unveiled 21 April 1921 by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Sir William Fry, accompanied by Lady Fry and Mr Leigh Goldie-Taubman, H.K. It was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann. The clergy and ministers present were the Lord Bishop, Rev Canon Leece , R.D. (Vicar), Rev Wm. R. Cannell (curate) who carried the Pastoral Staff, Rev E. C. Botwood (curate), Rev Robt. Ferguson (a former curate of Rushen), Rev W. J. Hannam (Superintendent Wesleyan minister), Rev J. W. Haswell (Wesleyan) and the Rev John Graham (Superintendent Primitive minister). The memorial was designed and sculpted by Mr T. H. Royston of Douglas. The cost of the Tablet and Lychgate, together with the alterations to the entrance of the Churchyard, was approximately £400. Information provided by the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee. Image courtesy of Chris Blyth, Isle of Man Photographic Society.

No names listed. First World War and Second World War. The Lychgate has an interior dimension of 2.89m by 2.59m. The walls are of local rubble stone, cemented and rough cast, with an alcove on either side containing oak seat; and on each wall is a marble tablet inscribed. The floor is paved with local stone slabs, and the roof covered with Manx Barrule slates. All the woodwork:, uprights, beams purlins, rafters and gates are made out of Manx-grown oak. The memorial was unveiled 21 April 1921 by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Sir William Fry, accompanied by Lady Fry and Mr Leigh Goldie-Taubman, H.K. It was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann. The clergy and ministers present were the Lord Bishop, Rev Canon Leece , R.D. (Vicar), Rev Wm. R. Cannell (curate) who carried the Pastoral Staff, Rev E. C. Botwood (curate), Rev Robt. Ferguson (a former curate of Rushen), Rev W. J. Hannam (Superintendent Wesleyan minister), Rev J. W. Haswell (Wesleyan) and the Rev John Graham (Superintendent Primitive minister). The memorial was sponsored by public subscription. It was initiated and materialised at the instance of the members of the Parochial Church Council (with the Vicar chairman), who formed themselves into a Memorials Committee, after previous unsuccesful attempts had been made in other directions. The memorial was designed by Mr T. H, Royston of Douglas. The woodwork was executed by Mr Herbert Moore, joiner and builder, Athol-street, Port St. Mary. The masonry by Mr Joseph Hudgeon, of Gansey-under the supervision of Mr Royston. The cost of the Tablet and Lychgate, together with the alterations to the entrance of the Churchyard, was approximately £400.

This is a record for a "sheep dip" noted during a field visit in 1987. It consists of a natural rock outcrop adapted with banking and walling to create a fold.

A royal safe conduct (letters patent) issued by Henry III permitting King Olave of Mann and the Islands to enter England with his retinue to negotiate peace with his brother Reginald. The document is dated 12 April 1228 and valid for fifteen days from Michaelmas. Presented in both English translation and original Latin (Rotuli Litterarum Patentium).

A royal safe conduct issued by King Henry III of England to Reginald, King of Man, permitting his safe passage and that of his men to return to the Isle of Man. The document is preserved in the Manx Society's published collection 'Monumenta de Insula Manniae' and provides evidence of the medieval relationship between English sovereignty and Manx kingship. The text is presented bilingually in English and Latin.

A royal safe conduct issued by King Henry III of England to Reginald, King of Man, permitting his safe return to the Isle of Man with his retinue. The document is bilingual (English and Latin) and illustrates the feudal relationship between the English Crown and the Manx kingdom in the early 13th century. Relevant to understanding the constitutional status of Man prior to the 1765 Revestment.

A royal charter granting safe conduct to Reginald, King of the Islands (the Hebrides), for travel to and from England for fifteen days from Easter in 1206. This document is relevant to understanding the medieval sovereignty and political relationships of island territories under English royal authority, providing comparative context for later constitutional arrangements including the Isle of Man's status.

A royal charter granting safe conduct to Reginald, King of the Islands (Hebrides/Man region), for travel to and from England for fifteen days from Easter. Issued in Latin and English, witnessed by Geoffrey son of Peter (Earl of Essex) and W. Briewer. Demonstrates early medieval diplomatic relations and the status of the island kingdoms.