Mount Murray
Mount Murray Estate
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===Mount Murray Estate=== |
===Mount Murray Estate=== |
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In the early part of the 18th Century the hill and surrounding area was acquired by a Dublin merchant, Richard McGwire, who applied to enclose an area of common land. The estate was subsequently sold, changing hands to various people during which time it was rented to Sir [[Wadsworth Busk]] before being acquired by [[Lord Henry Murray]] in 1793, following which it formed part of the Mount Murray Estate.''Isle of Man Times.'' Saturday, May 30, 1885; Page: 3 Situated approximately {{convert|4|mi|km}} from [[Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas]], it was the home of the Murray family when the Rt Honourable [[Lord Henry Murray]], the fourth son of the [[John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl]] was the [[Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man]].''Manx Sun.'' Saturday, September 05, 1885; Page: 5 |
In the early part of the 18th Century the hill and surrounding area was acquired by a Dublin merchant, Richard McGwire, who applied to enclose an area of common land. The estate was subsequently sold, changing hands to various people during which time it was rented to Sir [[Wadsworth Busk]] before being acquired by [[Lord Henry Murray]] in 1793, following which it formed part of the Mount Murray Estate.''Isle of Man Times.'' Saturday, May 30, 1885; Page: 3 Situated approximately {{convert|4|mi|km}} from [[Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas]], it was the home of the Murray family when the Rt Honourable [[Lord Henry Murray]], the fourth son of the [[John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl]] was the [[Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man]].''Manx Sun.'' Saturday, September 05, 1885; Page: 5 |
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