Replica of Tynwald Hill - Ballaugh, Isle of Man
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mike_bjm
N 54° 18.639 W 004° 32.525
30U E 399675 N 6019182
Replica of Tynwald Hill on Station Road in Ballaugh.
Waymark Code: WMV6F3
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 03/03/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Windsocker
Views: 5

Tynwald Hill at St. Johns is the traditional ancient meeting place of the Manx parliamentary assembly, dating back to at least the first millennium AD.

Tynwald Hill is a circular tiered man-made mound topped by a white flag pole. The Replica is made of stone and concrete and is topped by a celtic style cross.

The circular plinth of the Replica has 5 teirs and on the fourth tier is a red plaque in scribed:
2000
Millennium

This inscription is surrounded by a laurel leaf design.

Mounted on the front of the cross is another plaque which reads as follows:
THIS REPLICA OF TYNWALD HILL
WAS ERECTED BY
BALLAUGH PARISH COMMISSIONERS
TO CELEBRATE THE
YEAR 2000
Can you tell us who created the item: Ballaugh Parish Commissioners

Condition of the item: Good

So what did YOU do for the millennium?: Stayed home

Related web site: Not listed

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