Hango Hill, Isle of Man
A place of great meaning to Manx people, Hango Hill.
Located between Castletown and Derbyhaven, Manx people congregate here every 2 January to remember Illiam Dhone, the Manx person who played such an important role in the English Civil War on the Island, in the light of which he was executed here on 2 January 1663.
More about Illiam Dhone (William Christian) can be found here: www.manxhistory.com/app/#manx_people/8
The beautiful ballad in Manx Gaelic for this Manx martyr sung by Mona Douglas is available here: youtu.be/WcuPyDVMwbU
A modern poem contemplating the role of Illiam Dhone and Hango Hill for the Manx is available from Annie Kissack here: youtu.be/xNHl5pmRrCI
More about the archaeology of this site is available in the Archaeological Sites Guide: www.culturevannin.im/publication_476213.html
This picture was taken by Culture Vannin and it is released into the public domain as a part of our remit of encouraging awareness of and engagement in the Isle of Man and its culture.
Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.
Hango Hill, Isle of Man
A place of great meaning to Manx people, Hango Hill.
Located between Castletown and Derbyhaven, Manx people congregate here every 2 January to remember Illiam Dhone, the Manx person who played such an important role in the English Civil War on the Island, in the light of which he was executed here on 2 January 1663.
More about Illiam Dhone (William Christian) can be found here: www.manxhistory.com/app/#manx_people/8
The beautiful ballad in Manx Gaelic for this Manx martyr sung by Mona Douglas is available here: youtu.be/WcuPyDVMwbU
A modern poem contemplating the role of Illiam Dhone and Hango Hill for the Manx is available from Annie Kissack here: youtu.be/xNHl5pmRrCI
More about the archaeology of this site is available in the Archaeological Sites Guide: www.culturevannin.im/publication_476213.html
This picture was taken by Culture Vannin and it is released into the public domain as a part of our remit of encouraging awareness of and engagement in the Isle of Man and its culture.
Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.