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Pencil Drawing of Rushen Abbey Ruins 'Balla Salla Bridge. Isle of Man. Augt 1794'

unknown artist18th century

Manx National Heritage

Manx National Heritage
Douglas, Isle of Man

A pencil sketch of a three arched stone bridge surrounded by trees and foliage with inscription 'Balla Salla Bridge. Isle of Man. Augt 1794'. The pencil drawing has been pasted into a scrapbook and then cut out of the book at a later date. On reverse is partial engraving of a crenulated building and a second engraving of a lighthouse. From same original page as 2010-0082/8. 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 Bridge. Isle of Man. Augt 1794'
  • 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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