Historical Isle of man

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Isle of Man

The Island is a self governing  British Crown dependency and lies in the middle of the Irish sea between Britain

& Ireland. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II who holds the title Lord of Mann. The Lieutenant Governor is

the crown representative for the island.

It  is a place steeped in history and yet measures only 33 miles North to South and 13 miles East to West at its’

widest point. Despite its comparatively small size the Island contains a wide variety of scenery.

A range of hills stretch obliquely across the Island,the highest of which is Snaefell at 621 metres (2,036 feet). Between these hills lie

well defined valleys. Around the Island’s flat northern plain are long sandy beaches which contrast with the rocky cliffs and sheltered bays

around the rest of the coastline. Over two thirds of the island  is cultivated, principally the fertile northern and southern plains.

Inhabited for 1,000 years, the island became a Celtic-Norse community as the Norse began to settle on the Island around AD 850.

It’s original inhabitants consisted mainly of crofters, farmers & fishermen but it  was also  vulnerable to attack from the sea

which led to the island  having  many wars and many rulers. The Vikings  brought with their boats, bloodshed and terror to the local people

in  their battles to take  the rule of Mona’s Isle and yet  left behind a lasting impression. Their language survived in place names and

their seafaring knowledge was passed down through the generations.The Island has also long been associated with fairytales & folklore.

This is apparent in the place names such as The Fairy Bridge,  The Witches Mill & Glen Elfin.

The Manx flag consists of the three legs with the motto ‘which ever way you throw me I will always stand’ and although we have pound and pence

the same as Britain we also have our own  version of  the currency and still use pound notes!!!

We have our own language ‘Manx’ although sadly it is dying out ,  we are also home to two further world famous things,

Manx Cats & The TT Motorbike Races…………

Parishes on the Island:

TOWN PARISHES:

Insular Parishes