An Account of the Past and Present State of the Isle of Man: Including a Topographical Description; a Sketch of Its Mineralogy; an Outline of Its Laws, with the Privileges Enjoyed by Strangers; and a History of the Island |
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... . 661 785 , 1143 .. Kirk Christ Rushen .. 813 1007 1590 Patrick .... 745 954 2153 German . 510 925 2505 Peel town . 475 805 14511 19144 27913 At the present time the number of inhabitants is thought Population of the Island . 31.
... . 661 785 , 1143 .. Kirk Christ Rushen .. 813 1007 1590 Patrick .... 745 954 2153 German . 510 925 2505 Peel town . 475 805 14511 19144 27913 At the present time the number of inhabitants is thought Population of the Island . 31.
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... Patrick . In 484 she founded the nunnery of Kildare about the same time a monastery was founded under the same roof ; and this illustrious and immaculate lady presided both over the nuns and the monks till the time of her death in the ...
... Patrick . In 484 she founded the nunnery of Kildare about the same time a monastery was founded under the same roof ; and this illustrious and immaculate lady presided both over the nuns and the monks till the time of her death in the ...
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... Patrick . Of nearer scenery is the Calf , the mountains to the north - east obscuring part of the English coast , and a concentrated view of the chief part of the Isle of Man . On the side of the road , opposite this moun- tain , are ...
... Patrick . Of nearer scenery is the Calf , the mountains to the north - east obscuring part of the English coast , and a concentrated view of the chief part of the Isle of Man . On the side of the road , opposite this moun- tain , are ...
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... Patrick , erected in the year 1710. This build- ing , with many others , is owing to the religious zeal and exertions of Bishop Wilson . Besides a hundred pounds towards bettering the endow- ment , he gave a pulpit , reading - desk ...
... Patrick , erected in the year 1710. This build- ing , with many others , is owing to the religious zeal and exertions of Bishop Wilson . Besides a hundred pounds towards bettering the endow- ment , he gave a pulpit , reading - desk ...
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... Patrick , supposed to be of great antiquity ; the other to St. Germain , being the cathedral of the island , and built about the year 1245. The whole area is full of ruins of various buildings , walls , and dwelling houses . About the ...
... Patrick , supposed to be of great antiquity ; the other to St. Germain , being the cathedral of the island , and built about the year 1245. The whole area is full of ruins of various buildings , walls , and dwelling houses . About the ...
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abbey act of Tynwald afterwards ancient anno appear Bishop Wilson boat Britain British called castle Castle Rushen Castletown cause church clay-slate clergy coast court crown customs death Deemster Douglas Duke of Athol duty Earl of Derby England English erected estates feet felony fish former formerly four Goddard Godred Godred Crovan Governor granted harbour heirs held honour House of Keys hundred imprisonment inhabitants Ireland island Isle John jury King of Norway King of Scotland king's kingdom Kirk Michael labour land late Laxey Lord Manks Manx Maughold ment miles misdemeanor natives nearly offence officers Olave parish parliament Patrick Peel Peel Castle person possession pounds present prince prison punishable Ramsey Reginald reign revenue Rushen Scotland sheading shillings side Stanley Statute-book statutes stone strangers tion tithes town trade Tynwald usually vessels whilst whole