Slieau Whallian, St Johns
Date made: 11 September 1857
Artist: Staples, S.
Description: "A few miles before we got to Peel, we descended into the lower grounds, passing a pretty hamlet called St John’s; and on our left was a very remarkable hill, down whose sides in ancient times, witches were rolled in barrels stuck full of nails." (The Duke of Rutland, Journal of a tour through North and South Wales and the Isle of Man, 1805, M 02435)
Pencil drawing of the hill Slieau Whallian in St Johns.
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Measurements: artwork: 20.8 cm x 30.5 cm
Materials: pencil on paper
Object name: sketch
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1960-0320