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Cronk Sumark, Sulby

Moses Griffith18th-19th century

Manx National Heritage

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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  • 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
Manx National Heritage

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