This is the largest known Megalithic tomb on the Isle of Man. King Orry is a almost legendary character revered by the Manx as their greatest king. He was King Godred Crovan, who seized the throne in 1079 and created the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles stretching from the Irish Sea to the outer Hebrides. These are the remains of two prehistoric chambered tombs. King Orry’s Grave was built by farmers about 5000 years ago, who were able to devote spare time and resources to the construction of these tombs in remembrance of their ancestors. The tombs consisted of a line of stone-built chambers buried under a cairn of earth and stones. Across the road and behind Gretch Lea Cottage is the other tomb, where the two parts of the graves were all connected, but clear evidence for this…
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Old Laxey from Breeze Hill
Standing on the Cairn of Breeze Hill in Laxey and overlooking Laxey Harbour and the upper and lower sections of old Laxey. 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.
The Shore Hotel in Old Laxey
The Shore Hotel in Old Laxey. 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.
Jurby Church
A moody sky over Jurby Church this morning. 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.
St Judes Church and Beyond
A view of St. Judes Church and beyond through to Snaefell Mountain. 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.
Making Hay Whilst The Sun Shines
At Smeale on the North West coast of the Island today. 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.
Cross Vein Mine in Foxdale
Cross Vein Mine in Foxdale more popularly known as Snuff the Wind. 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.
Doarlish Ard Farm in Foxdale
Possibly the site of where Foxdale Mines worker James Killey murdered 3 of his children and then killed himself in 1868. 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.
The Trafalgar Hotel – Ramsey
The Trafalgar Hotel in Ramsey Serves a nice pint as well 😉 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.
Ravensdale Farm in Glen Road, Ballaugh
What a beautiful Manx Farmhouse (I really do like this piccie). Ravensdale Farm in Glen Road, 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.
Continental Market on Douglas Promenade
Just a slightly different view of the Continental Market on Loch Promenade in Douglas yesterday. 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.
Letters Only
Found this lovely little Post Box in Ballaugh yesterday and thought I would add it onto here 🙂 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.