'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 2

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 Glenfaba and Rushen, with a list of 'Miscellaneous Antiquities'. Also includes printed reports of meetings of the Commission and a bundle of newspaper articles. Accompanies MS 00257 (volume 1).

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 00258

Retrieval number: MS 00258 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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