Ballasalla: Rushen Abbey Ballasalla: Rushen Abbey Manx Heritage

Description


The ruins of the Abbey, once one of the most powerful institutions on the island, dissolved by Henry VIII and then left to ruins, the site was finally brought under the control of Manx Heritage just before the millennium and archaeological digs and restoration work have started to reveal the site.

Charge


Charge, Multi-site ticket available

Getting There

From Douglas catch either the Railway or bus route 1/2 to Ballasalla. Journey time is around 30 minutes.
Latitude: 54.098516; Longitude: -4.634112
What3Words: disputing.jeeps.faraway

Photos


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Web Link


www.gov.im/mnh
Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (01/07/2012), and on time of last update (10/07/2012) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.