Bishopscourt – Kirk Michael
Approximately one mile north of Kirk Michael lies Bishopscourt which was once the home of many of the Isle of Man's Bishops - This beautiful building which is steeped in…
Bishopscourt Kirk Michael.
N,S,E,W at Bishopscourt Kirk Michael. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by visiting my…
‘Lead me to the rock that is higher than I’
High up in Bishopscourt Glen is a lovely small cave with a carved stone seat. This cave is thought to have been used by bishops for the purpose of rest…
Mount Aeolus in Bishopscourt Glen
Just inside the the entrance to Bishopscourt Glen (north of Kirk Michael) is an artificial mound named Mount Aeolus, created by Bishop Hildesley to commemorate Captain Elliott's victory over the…
Orrisdale Gatehouse on the old Northern Railway Line
Orrisdale Gatehouse on the former Manx Northern Railway Line. The next stop towards Kirk Michael (about 300m) is the former Bishopscourt Halt. Bishopscourt Halt was once a minor stop on…