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Pencil Drawing of Rushen Abbey Ruins 'Balla Salla Abby - Isle of Man - 5 August 1774'

unknown artist18th century

Manx National Heritage

Manx National Heritage
Douglas, Isle of Man

A pencil sketch of ruined buildings at Rushen Abbey and the back of Deemster Moore's House (now the Rushen Abbey Hotel), entitled 'Balla Salla Abbey - Isle of Man - 5 August 1774'. The pencil drawing has been pasted into a scrapbook and then cut out of the book at a later date. On reverse is the handwritten inscription '..lla Abby near Castletown - Isle of Man - 5 Augt 1174'. The collection of drawing is associated with Paul Panton esqr. Junior, of Plas Gwyn, who was associated with Thomas Pennant, Captain Grosse, Moses Griffith - who toured the Island in 1774.

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  • Title: Pencil Drawing of Rushen Abbey Ruins 'Balla Salla Abby - Isle of Man - 5 August 1774'
  • Creator: unknown artist
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location Created: Ballasalla, Malew, Isle of Man Ballasalla, Rushen Abbey
  • Physical Dimensions: overall: 9.5 cm x 19.3 cm
  • Rights: Manx National Heritage
  • Medium: paper; pencil; ink
Manx National Heritage

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