Glen Wyllin, Isle of Man
Historical Description
Glen Wyllin, a deep narrow vale, traversed by a stream, in Kirkmichael parish, Isle of Man. The stream rises oni Slieu Ny Fraughane, and pursues a sinuous course of about 3½ miles north-westward to the sea, in the vicinity of Kirkmichael village. The vale has in its upper part a pretty hamlet, embowered in wood, and enjoys the repute of being the Montpellier of the Isle of Man.
Transcribed from The Comprehensive Gazetteer of England & Wales, 1894-5
Maps
Online maps of Glen Wyllin are available from a number of sites:
- Bing (Current Ordnance Survey maps).
- Google Streetview.
- National Library of Scotland. (Old maps)
- OpenStreetMap.
- old-maps.co.uk (Old Ordnance Survey maps to buy).
- Streetmap.co.uk (Current Ordnance Survey maps).
- A Vision of Britain through Time. (Old maps)