Peel, Castle 1893
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19th-century visitors wishing to get a good view of the town and castle were advised to climb the tower, known as Corrin's folly, on Corrin's Hill (485 ft). It was built by a wealthy nonconformist eccentric to the memory of his wife and family, who were buried nearby. Mr Corrin also wanted to be buried on the hill, but he finished up in the local churchyard. However, he had arranged with some of his friends that if this happened they were to dig him up and bury him near his family. This they did.
An extract from Isle of Man Photographic Memories.
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