Manx Tholtans Tholtan translates as “bush settlement” and has come to define the remote and abandoned Crofts on the Island. They are scattered all over, passed by on country roads or found down glens or up hillsides. There is a mystery and romanticism about them, reminding us of times gone by. Tholtans can be found in: Cronk-y-Voddy, The […] Read More
Marine Drive Marine Drive, Douglas Head, Douglas Situated between Marine Head and Port Soderick is the picturesque Marine Drive. The Douglas Southern Electric Tramway, used to run along this stretch of rugged coastline, from 1903 up until the Second World War. The roadway was constructed to replace the tram lines in 1956, however this was closed to traffic in the 1970s, following […] Read More
Meayll Hill Near Howe Road, Cregneash, IM9 5PZ The Mull Circle is a megalithic tomb covering twelve graves from the Late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The area dates to 3,500BC making it 1,000 years older than Stonehenge. The area was used as a look out post during the Second World War. Read More
Memorials In addition to the War Memorials, which are listed separately, there are a number of memorials around the Island, dedicated to those who gave their lives to good causes, were lost at sea, died in the TT, or have been killed in road traffic accidents. Notable monuments include: The Kaye Memorial Gardens at the base […] Read More
Milner’s Tower Bradda Head, Port Erin, IM9 6PJ Milner’s Tower was named after William Milner a retired safemaker from Liverpool. The tower was constructed in 1871, in the shape of a key, as a memorial to the benefactor, for his charitable work Manx fishermen and the poor of Port Erin. It is situated on the coastal path of Bradda Glen overlooking Port Erin […] Read More
Milntown Lezare Road, Ramsey, IM7 2AB The Milntown Estate is 15 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland which surround the mansion house. Originally the home of one of the leading families on the Isle of Man -the ‘Christians’ – Milntown has also been a school for young ladies and a hotel. More recently it was reverted to being a private house […] Read More
