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Cronk Sumark, Sulby
Moses Griffith18th-19th century
Manx National Heritage
Douglas, Isle of Man
A curious fantastically shaped hill, called Cronk-y-Shammock, or the hill of primroses. This hill is a favourite picnic resort of the neighbourhood. This is no doubt a very early specimen of a hill fort.' (Dr Robert Paterson, Manx Antiquities, 1863)
The sketch depicts the road on the left hand side with trees and mountains in the background.
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Details
- Title: Cronk Sumark, Sulby
- Creator: Moses Griffith
- Date Created: 18th-19th century
- Location Created: Cronk Sumark & Cronkshamerk & Sulby
- Physical Dimensions: artwork: 14 cm x 21 cm
- Rights: Manx National Heritage
- Medium: watercolour on paper
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