Introduction
Rushen Abbey has a large productive garden within an enclosure of approximately 4 acres. The enclosure is made up of 13th and 14th century stone walls, within which a public pleasure garden was established in the late-19th century. The site is now owned by the government and is in the process of being excavated by the Centre for Manx Studies.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open from 10 am until 5 pm between April and October. http://www.rushenabbey.iofm.net/
Owners
Isle of Man Government
Manx National Heritage, Douglas, IM1 3LY
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Walled Garden
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Larch S. Garrad {A History of Manx Gardens} (Isle of Man: Collector's Choice, 1986) 17 A History of Manx Gardens