Bishopscourt Glen memorial tablet, Bishopscourt, Isle of Man
Date(s): c.1920
Creator(s): Cowen, George Bellett
Scope & Content: A memorial tablet, with cannons resting either side, at the entrance to Bishopscourt Glen.
The inscription on the tablet reads: ‘This mound was formed into its present shape and called Mount Aeolus by Bishop Hyldesley to commemorate the victory of the English over the French fleet under Thurot off this coast Feb 28th 1760. The bowspit of the ship Belle Isle was originally placed on this spot - but two cannons are all that remains as trophies of the victory.'
Language: eng
Extent: photo format : 3.00 x 3.00
Physical description: glass
Item name: photograph
Collection: Photographic Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: PGN 03353
Feb 28th, not 25th. - Mike Clague Report this
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