Braddan

St. Lukes Church – West Baldwin

Posted by Peter Killey on May 5, 2019
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This quaint little church was formerly attached to the Parish church of Kirk Braddan but now Marown, this church was built in 1836 on the site of a Celtic church called “Keeill Abban”, an ancient Celtic cross has also been built into the west gable section of the building which was also used as a school up to 1871.

Behind this chapel and up the hill is the ancient site of Tynwald which was held there as far back as 1429 and is now marked by a circle of stones 🇮🇲

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Injebreck Reservoir Low Water Levels

Posted by Peter Killey on June 26, 2018
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Two images of the present low water level at Injebreck Reservoir in West Baldwin, image 1 shows the old road bridge dating back to 1904 which leads to the former three small farms.

Image 2 shows the wooden jetties where the full water level usually reaches.

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Low Water Injebreck Reservoir - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Low Water Injebreck Reservoir - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

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A view towards the East Baldwin Valley

Posted by Peter Killey on March 23, 2017
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Standing at Mount Rule in Braddan and looking towards the East Baldwin Valley, you can see Windy Corner at the top of the valley then left to Snaefell Mountain, Beinn-y-Phott and Carraghan.

In our troubled World how lucky are we to have such lovely untouched mountains, hills and green fields.

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The Dhoon – East Baldwin

Posted by Peter Killey on March 12, 2017
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A very isolated farmhouse and outbuildings, I actually worked there as a joiner about 35 years ago, where a family were going to renovate it!

This image was taken from the 33rd milestone on the Mountain Road the other day.

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Mountain Road – Mist

Posted by Peter Killey on September 16, 2016
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Some strange weather going on with this bank of mist the other day.

This image was taken looking from Keppel Gate on the Mountain Road overlooking the East Baldwin Valley towards Carraghan and Beinn-Y-Phott.

Typical I didn’t have my DSLR but my little pocket camera saved the day.

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Lewin’s Tower or Folly – East Baldwin

Posted by Peter Killey on November 16, 2015
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High up in the hills above East Baldwin lies this derelict round stone tower which was once a regular visiting place for nearby eccentric farmer Joe Lewin, Joe built this tower on his highest land and it gave him a grand view from East Baldwin through to Douglas, legend has it that Mr Lewin used to regularly climb to the top of the tower to be closer to God!

** Source – Baldwin My Valley by Thomas M Cowell

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