A web-based index/table of contents page for a collection of Treasury Papers spanning 1764-1771, hosted on the Manx Notebook website. This is a finding aid and navigation page for historical Treasury documents relevant to the period immediately before and during the 1765 Revestment. The page notes it was designed for frames-enabled browsers and references non-frame alternatives.
A letter from Treasury Chambers to an addressee of high rank (referred to as 'your Grace') proposing to purchase the Isle of Man or certain rights claimed there, in order to suppress smuggling and illicit trade. The letter references powers granted under the 12th of George I and notes that Parliament has enquired into steps taken for this purpose.
A letter from the Treasury to an unnamed Grace (likely the Duke of Atholl) proposing negotiations for the purchase of the Isle of Man or rights therein, to suppress smuggling and illicit commerce. The letter references parliamentary inquiry and legal authority under the 12th of George I, and requests the recipient to submit proposals for sale.
Fragment of administrative record documenting parliamentary proceedings on the Isle of Man concerning Acts relating to the Duke of Atholl's reserved rights. The document records committee meetings and resolutions from May 4-6 regarding authorization for Treasury commissioners to negotiate with John Duke of Atholl.
An administrative letter from Whitehall Treasury Chambers addressed to a Grace (likely a Duke or Archbishop) regarding the Isle of Man. The correspondence discusses considerations for allowing terms related to the island, objections concerning its proximity, constitution, laws, and justice administration, as well as interior trade and commerce. The Treasury commits to enacting laws to prevent illicit trade.
Letter from Abiah Hume to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, evaluating Anthony Bacon's proposals for supplying His Majesty's Forces in the Isle of Man with bread, forage, straw, and coals. Hume notes difficulty obtaining pricing information from the Island and compares proposed rates to London prices. Includes Bacon's original memorial (16 July 1765) detailing supply terms and quantities. Relevant to post-Revestment military administration and provisioning logistics.
A trilingual (Latin, English, French) transcription of a 1414 treaty between England and France, notable for its enumeration of allied sovereignties and lordships. The document specifically mentions the Lord of Man and John Stanley as signatories/representatives for the Lordship of Man on behalf of England, and again references Man under French allies. This source is relevant to understanding the constitutional and feudal status of the Isle of Man in the medieval period, predating the 1765 Revestment by 351 years.
A tripartite treaty text (Latin, English, French) from 1414 between England and France, listing allied sovereigns and lords party to peace negotiations. The document explicitly names 'John Stanley, for the Lordship of Man' and 'The Lord of Man' as parties, providing evidence of Man's status as a distinct lordship recognized in international diplomacy during the late medieval period.
The Treaty of Allahabad (16 August 1765) between Robert Clive and John Carnac for the East India Company and Nawab Sujah al-Dowlah establishes perpetual peace, military alliance, and commercial privileges. The treaty confirms EIC territorial gains, grants duty-free trade rights throughout the Nawab's dominions, and obligates financial compensation of 50 lacs of rupees to the Company. This document provides crucial context for understanding EIC financial power and commercial interests contemporaneous with the 1765 Revestment negotiations.
The Treaty of Perth ended Norwegian suzerainty over the Isle of Man and the Western Isles. Magnus of Norway ceded the territories to Alexander III of Scotland. For the Isle of Man, this began a period of contested sovereignty — alternating between Scottish and English claimants — that would last until the Stanley grant of 1405.
The Treaty of Perth (1266) records the agreement between Magnus IV of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland concerning the cession of the Isles (Mann and the Sodors) to Scottish sovereignty. The document details payment terms (100 marks annually plus 4,000 marks over four years), succession rights, treatment of inhabitants, and jurisdictional provisions. It includes both English and Latin versions and establishes the constitutional framework for Mann's transition from Norwegian to Scottish overlordship.
A complete transcription of the Treaty of Perth (1266), in which Magnus IV of Norway ceded the Isle of Mann and the Hebrides to Alexander III of Scotland in exchange for an annual pension of 100 marks sterling and a lump sum of 4,000 marks over four years. This foundational treaty established Scottish sovereignty over Mann and is essential context for understanding the political history preceding the 1765 Revestment. The text is presented in both English translation and original Latin, with supporting notes on a 1312 reconfirmation by Haakon V.
An extended historical narrative from Draper's 1864 work on the Stanley family, detailing the trial, defence, and execution of James, Earl of Derby in October 1651. Includes the Earl's letter to the Countess from Chester, his detailed legal defence addressing the validity of quarter given in war, his petitions to Cromwell and Parliament, and an account of his execution at Bolton. Critical for understanding Derby's constitutional arguments and the political circumstances surrounding the Revestment.
The site of Kirk Christ which was re-built in 1704 and stands near the site of an earlier church, which was probably ruinous by the 17th century. The east end of the previous church came to within about 2 metres of the eastern boundary of the present churchyard but no trace of the building now remains. Its site can be identified by a level piece of ground now filled with gravestones.
9 names listed; First World War. Marble plaque. Inscription in red and gold lettering.
Located in entrance hall to Church. The memorial was originally located in Bucks Road Church. It was moved to Trinity Church in 1967 when the Bucks Road Church closed and amalgamated with Trinity Church.
12 names listed; First World War. Bronze plaque.
The memorial was unveiled and dedicated on Sunday 11 December 1922 by the Rev. Arthur T. Burbridge, B.A. The memorial was sculpted by Mr J.E. Douglas and built by Messrs. Williams, Gamon & Co. of Chester.
An extended academic dialogue on the constitutional illegality of the 1765 Isle of Man Revestment, arguing that Parliament misapplied the Pratt-Yorke doctrine (intended for acquired territories) to the Isle of Man, which was a 'Coordinate Kingdom' under a 1609 Tripartite Administrative Lock requiring consent of the Lord, Tynwald, and Parliament. The author argues the 1805 compensation was 'conscience money' for a constitutional coup, and frames the Revestment as part of a broader pattern of imperial asset-stripping that extended to India and America.
Mesolithic worked flint.
A very heavy-bladed flint point, about 80mm overall and of later Mesolithic type, was found at the junction of the Trollaby River and the River Dhoo in 1985 and reported to LS Garrad (Manx Museum 1964-96).
Modern watermill.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a water mill at this location, annotated as 'T. Mill'.
The mill has been converted for residential use.
Modern weir.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a water mill at this location, annotated as 'T. Mill'.
Water to power the mill was led off the River Glass via a weir and leat.
The weir has been replaced by a modern structure in almost exactly the same position.
Modern mill leat.
The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867-8 depicts a water mill at this location, annotated as 'T. Mill'.
Water to power the mill was led off the River Glass via a 200m long leat running along the west bank of the river.
The leat is still visible throughout its length.
The grid reference relates to the midpoint of the leat for indicative purposes.
