'Report of the Archaeological Commissioners on the Prehistoric Monuments and other Antiquities of the Isle of Man; with a recommendation as to the steps to be taken to preserve the same from further destruction and also for the establishment of a Public Museum in which all matters relating to Manx Antiquities and History might be deposited' volume 1

Date(s): 1876-1878

Creator(s): Harrison, William

Scope & Content: The manuscript contains many notes, sketches and prints, giving details of the prehistoric monuments and antiquities within the sheadings of Middle, Michael, Ayre and Garff. Includes some additional handwritten nuseum correspondence from 1922. Accompanies MS 00258 (volume 2).

Administration / Biographical History: The Commission was initiated by Governor Loch in 1876 and operated under the chairmanship of High Bailiff Jeffcott.

Language: English

Extent: 1 folder

Item name: report

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: MS 00257

Retrieval number: MS 00257 C

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.gov.im

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