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Category: Manx Tholtans

Some abandoned and once loved old farmsteads on the Isle of Man.

Tholtan, Rowany Golf Course - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Rowany Golf Course Tholtan

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Peter Killey

This lovely Tholtan was once known as Grammagh Cottage which sits next to the 17th green on Rowany Golf Course in Port Erin, this once loved home was then part of Upper Rowany Farm. The hill in the background is the Carnanes which leads down to Fleshwick Bay. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse” - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse”

Posted on June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 by Peter Killey

Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse” A lovely walk today to this isolated building. It is the site of an old slate quarry workings at the foot of Sartfell Mountain, this building is clearly visible when looking approximately South-East from the TT Course half-way up Barregarrow Hill. This quarry originally employed about twenty quarrymen, many of whom were Welsh, who came over to the Island following the closures of quarries in their homeland. It closed in about 1874 due to the poor quality of the slate and the buildings subsequently fell into disrepair. The ruins are those of the blacksmiths shop, stables, a pay office and accommodation for the men. The belfry at the end of building deceptively gives it the appearance of an old church. In fact, the bell which it once housed was used to signal the beginning and ending of the mens work shifts, which ran day and night. The old quarry building is very desolate and quite a hard place to get to it has very steep slopes and ravines to cross and a good set of walking boots are a must. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on any of the images for a larger view.

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Killabregga Tholtans - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Killabregga Tholtans

Posted on April 7, 2019April 8, 2019 by Peter Killey

A lovely guided walk around Killabregga Tholtans this afternoon with Ballaugh Heritage Trust, this particular Tholtan was one of the two homes amongst all the barns and piggery and threshing house etc. The upright stones to the right of the image were thought to be peat drying stones, where the peat was hung over to dry out. Killabregga Farm was last farmed in the early 1960’s by the Kinrade family. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Sulby Tholtan - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Tholtan – Sulby Glen

Posted on February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Peter Killey

A lovely Sunday morning hike in Sulby Glen this morning to find this beautiful Tholtan. Could someone tell me what it’s name was? Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Manx Tholtan - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

A Manx Tholtan

Posted on September 23, 2018September 24, 2018 by Peter Killey

I just love this gorgeous Manx Tholtan at Cronk y Voddy. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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A Manx Tholtan at Scard - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

A Manx Tholtan – Scard

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Peter Killey

A fine example of a Manx Tholtan (once loved home) at the Sloc near to Ballakillowey. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Sulby Cottage © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Spring Bank Cottage – Sulby

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Peter Killey

Spring Bank Cottage near to Sulby Claddagh. I just love this little old once loved cottage which was once a crofters cottage and former home of the well known local charachter called Philly Quayle. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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The Dhoon © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

The Dhoon – East Baldwin

Posted on March 12, 2017March 12, 2017 by Peter Killey

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. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Dinah's Cottage © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Dinah’s Cottage Glen Maye

Posted on February 18, 2017February 19, 2017 by Peter Killey

I love this old cottage called “Dinah’s Cottage” at Glen Maye but there is no way I would ever visit that outside loo after dark 🙂 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Tholt y Will Farm © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Tholt y Will Farm (Yn Alt)

Posted on August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 by Peter Killey

The long abandoned farmhouse of Tholt y Will Farm which is high up in the hills overlooking the Sulby Valley with the traditional Hawthorn tree situated near to the front entrance which was reportedly planted to ward off evil. I am led to believe that this farmhouse may have also been called “Yn Alt” which translates from Gaelic Manx to “the mountain stream” This Tholtan in located in such a beautiful, open and isolated area of our Island and I often wonder what life was like back then for the families that lived there. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Glen Dhoo Ballaugh ©Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Glen Dhoo – Ballaugh

Posted on February 15, 2016April 18, 2016 by Peter Killey

A beautiful example of a Manx Tholtan at the Hidden Valley at Glen Dhoo in Ballaugh. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Eairy Beg Farmhouse © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Eairy Beg Farmhouse

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Peter Killey

My quest to picture many of the Isle of Man’s remaining Tholtans continued today with a lovely walk up to the once loved ‘Eairy Beg Farmhouse’ which is high up in Glen Helen Plantation. You can see more of my pictured Tholtans by clicking the above Manx Tholtans link. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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