Remains of Balasalla Abbey

Ballasalla: 'here is a cotton work, belonging to Messrs De-la-prime; which is conducted on the same principles with those in Lancashire, and gives employment to many poor families in the neighbourhood. The raw cotton is imported from Liverpool, and when spun, is sent to Manchester.' (David Robertson, A Tour Through The Isle of Man, 1794, M 01360)

Water Colour Drawing, 'Remains of Balasalla Abbey,' 1774. 8 1/2 inch x 12 1/2 inch. By Moses Griffith 1747-1819. (Griffith in 1769 entered the service of Thomas Pennant of Downing. Flintshire, antiquary and natural historian. In 1774 Pennant, with Griffith and Captain Francis Grose, antiquary and topographical draughtsman made a tour of the Isle of Man).