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Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse”

Posted on October 4, 2022October 5, 2022 by Peter Killey

(4 images in this post) Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse” This 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 coming out of Kirk Michael. 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 hence me today sending the Drone out there. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on any of the images for a larger view, the images will refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.

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Spooyt Vane Isle of Man - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Spooyt Vane Waterfall & Chapel

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Peter Killey

(7 images in this post). A lovely walk today down to Spooyt Vane Waterfall. This is one of the highest waterfalls on the Isle of Man and is situated in a very isolated but tranquil setting in Glen Mooar, the name means ‘white spout’. To get to the waterfall I passed Spooyt Vane Chapel, this quaint chapel is reputed to be the smallest chapel on the Island, it was built as a school and later used as an Anglican mission, it is now sadly disused and in private ownership. Then onto ‘The Monks Road‘ this ancient road is at least 1500 years old and once linked up all the Island’s 220 keills and then down the glen to this famous waterfall. Thank you to my friend Pheric Curphey for allowing us access onto his land. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on any of the images for a larger view, the images will refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.

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Lych Gate - Kirk Michael - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Kirk Michael Church

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Peter Killey

A lovely feature to the entrance of Kirk Michael Church is this hand carved Lych gate. The foundation stone (bottom centre right) was laid on Easter Monday in 1907 by the Lieutenant Governor Lord Raglan, and it was formally opened on 16th October. 1907 by the Governors wife Lady Raglan. 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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Ploughing old Isle of Man style - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Horse Ploughing – Old Isle of Man Style

Posted on November 28, 2020December 21, 2021 by Peter Killey

A bit of ploughing going on today at Orrisdale on the wonderful Isle of Man. 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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Pheric Bailing - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Pheric – Bailing Kirk Michael

Posted on June 2, 2020July 9, 2020 by Peter Killey

Mr Pheric Curphey bailing today on the Peel to Kirk Michael Coast Road, what a view from his office 🇮🇲 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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Crocuses at Kirk Michael - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

A Lawn of Crocuses

Posted on February 17, 2020July 9, 2020 by Peter Killey

After storm Ciara and storm Dennis hopefully Spring is on it’s way on the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 A colourful lawn of crocuses in the garden of a house on the main road in Kirk Michael. 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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Lych Gate - Kirk Michael, © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Lych Gate – Kirk Michael

Posted on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Peter Killey

A lovely feature to the entrance of Kirk Michael Church is this hand carved Lych gate. The foundation stone (bottom centre right) was laid on Easter Monday in 1907 by the Lieutenant Governor Lord Raglan, and it was formally opened on 16th October. 1907 by the Governors wife Lady Raglan. 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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Bishopscourt Kirk Michael - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Bishopscourt – Kirk Michael

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Peter Killey

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 Manx history is now in private ownership. 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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Steam Train No 4 Caledonia

Posted on July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 by Peter Killey

Steam Train No 4 Caledonia at Kirk Michael – Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2018. To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the last train on the Northern Line, a locomotive (Caledonia) will be positioned on track outside an original Manx Northern Station building at Kirk Michael (now Kirk Michael Fire Station). Kirk Michael Heritage Trust will be in the former station building with a photographic display focused on the Northern Line. This will be the first time since closure of the line in 1968 that a locomotive has visited the station. Worth a look on Wednesday 25th July. 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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Ballacorlett, Kirk Michael - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Ballacorlett – Kirk Michael

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by Peter Killey

Ballacorlett, Kirk Michael Love this fine farm house on the hill and they are always proudly flying their Manx flag as well. 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 Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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Bishopscourt Kirk Michael.

Posted on April 2, 2017April 8, 2017 by Peter Killey

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 Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.

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