'The story of the stones: Manx crosses and their significance in the present'
Date(s): February 1997
Creator(s): Young, Anthea April
Scope & Content: Dissertation submitted towards a BSc degree in Geology with Applied Studies, University of Derby, being a contemporary study of Manx crosses (ancient Norse and Celtic carved slabs of rock, predominately slate which were used primarily as grave markers), regarding their long-term preservation and the preservation of the traditional craft observed within the Art Nouveau Movement of Archibald Knox and local craftspeople. The study is a brief insight into the origins of the crosses and follows the significance of the traditional Celtic and Norse art during the time of their creation up to their significance on the Isle of Man at present. Chapter 1: Manx crosses and the carver of crosses, chapter 2: Religion-Celts & Norse, chapter 3: preservation in Manx Museum & parish churches, chapter 4: Archibald Knox, chapter 5: Interviews with Maureen Costain-Richards (Ballabrara Arts), Anthony Lewis(Celtic Gold) includes discussion about Crosh Bollan (Crosh Vollan), Malcolm Smith (Manx Rockcraft & Celtic Engravings). Dissertation also discusses heritage tourism and how important the crosses are still.
Language: English
Extent: 1 volume
Physical description: Photocopy
Item name: dissertation
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 10073
Record class: Private
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