St Patrick's Chair, Marown
Date made: mid 20th century
Description: “An abundant spring of pure water gushes from the ground at one side of it…The Patron Saint of Ireland is said to have sat in this chair to bless the people. It is not unlikely that he may have rested here during some of his missionary excursions through the island.” (Dr Robert Paterson, Manx Antiquities, 1863, M 02321)
A watercolour which is part of an album produced by Mr Harold H. Cresswell during a trip to the Isle of Man.
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Measurements: 15 x 10 cm
Materials: watercolour and ink on paper
Object name: watercolour
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1994-0255/21