Notes on information contributed by Mr H. Leece, Derby Road, Douglas aged 71, interviewed by Margaret Killip
Date(s): December 1966
Scope & Content: Mr Leece recalls farms and cottages at the top of Glen Vine including Leece's place, part of Ballakelly; Callow the weaver had a weaving shed just above Corvonagh farm. Field names of Eyreton; Old wooden pump on the top field of Eyreton called Ballawilleragh; Fo-chronk - crofts; Ballawilley Killey thrashing mill and water wheel; The Draper's Hill; The Fynoderee's track; Giant up above Bawshen; Neddy Kinrade used herb cures and charms to cure boils and other ailments; Masons who built Rosemount Chapel; Cobbler living opposite the big house at Mount Rule; The Chibbyr Uney Road; Iron gate opposite to Marown new church; Field name.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages
Item name: typescript
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: FLS L/024