List of islands of the Isle of Man
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This is a list of islands of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency
in the centre of the Irish Sea
. It is not part of the United Kingdom
, European Union
or United Nations
.
There are several different island
s in the Irish Sea
that are part of the administrative country boundaries of the Isle of Man
. Only two of the islands are populated, while two islands have been joined to the Isle of Man by causeway
s.
Islet
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Other coastal features:
Former island
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Crown dependency
The Crown Dependencies are British possessions of the Crown, as opposed to overseas territories of the United Kingdom. They comprise the Channel Island Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel, and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea....
in the centre of the Irish Sea
Irish Sea
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south by St George's Channel, and to the Atlantic Ocean in the north by the North Channel. Anglesey is the largest island within the Irish Sea, followed by the Isle of Man...
. It is not part of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, European Union
European Union
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or United Nations
United Nations
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.
There are several different island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
s in the Irish Sea
Irish Sea
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south by St George's Channel, and to the Atlantic Ocean in the north by the North Channel. Anglesey is the largest island within the Irish Sea, followed by the Isle of Man...
that are part of the administrative country boundaries of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. Only two of the islands are populated, while two islands have been joined to the Isle of Man by causeway
Causeway
In modern usage, a causeway is a road or railway elevated, usually across a broad body of water or wetland.- Etymology :When first used, the word appeared in a form such as “causey way” making clear its derivation from the earlier form “causey”. This word seems to have come from the same source by...
s.
Islands of the Isle of Man
- Isle of ManIsle of ManThe Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
population - 80,056 (2006 Census) - Calf of ManCalf of ManCalf of Man, sometimes known as the Calf of Mann , is a island , off the southwest coast of the Isle of Man. It is separated from the Isle of Man by a narrow stretch of water called the Calf Sound. Like the nearby rocky islets of Chicken Rock and Kitterland, it is part of the parish of Rushen. It...
population - 2 (2006 Census) - St Michael's Isle, or Fort Island (connected to the mainland by a causeway)
- St Patrick's IsleSt Patrick's IsleSt Patrick's Isle is a small island off the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, largely occupied by Peel Castle and noted for its attractive and relatively well preserved historic castle ruins. These ruins include St Patrick's Church and an Irish-style round tower, St German's Cathedral, and the more...
(connected to the mainland by a causeway)
Islet
Islet
An islet is a very small island.- Types :As suggested by its origin as islette, an Old French diminutive of "isle", use of the term implies small size, but little attention is given to drawing an upper limit on its applicability....
s:
- KitterlandKitterlandKitterland is an islet in the Calf Sound between the Isle of Man and the Calf of Man in the Irish Sea.Kitterland is currently owned by the Manx National Trust and has a wealth of bird and marine wildlife. Kitterland is uninhabited and is in the parish of Rushen...
- St Mary's IsleSt Mary's Isle (Conister Rocks or Tower of Refuge)St Mary's Isle is a partially submerged reef within Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man....
, or Conister Rock - Chicken RockChicken RockChicken Rock is the southernmost island administered by the Isle of Man and belongs to the parish of Rushen. It lies to the southwest of the Calf of Man south-west of Spanish Head on the Manx mainland ....
(or Chicken's Rock)
Other coastal features:
- The Stack (Calf of ManCalf of ManCalf of Man, sometimes known as the Calf of Mann , is a island , off the southwest coast of the Isle of Man. It is separated from the Isle of Man by a narrow stretch of water called the Calf Sound. Like the nearby rocky islets of Chicken Rock and Kitterland, it is part of the parish of Rushen. It...
) - Yn Burroo (Calf of Man)
- Spanish Head Cliffs
- The Stack (The Chasms)
- The Anvil (The Chasms)
- The Sugarloaf Rock
- Maughold Head & Brooghs
- Cor Stack (Maughold)
- Stack Mooar (Maughold)
- The Stack (Peel)
- Niarbyl Rocks (Niarbyl)
- Creg Harlot (Bradda Head)
- Llheeah-Rio (Castletown Bay)
- Thousla Rock (The Sound)
- The Cletts (Manx for rocks) (Calf of Man)
- Gansey Point Rocks Gansey from Gansey Point
- The Carrick (Bay ny Carricky Map)
- Black Rocks, Gansey (Carrick Bay)
- The Stack (Scarlett Point)
- Crab Island (Castletown Bay)
- Langness Point rocks
- Derbyhaven Bay rocks and breakwater
- The Clett (Clay Head)
- Skeirrip (Laxey Head)
Former island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
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- LangnessLangness PeninsulaLangness is a peninsula which protrudes nearly two kilometres from the south eastern extremity of the Isle of Man. Signifying a cape or extended promontory, Langness literally means long promontory in Old Norse. At one time an island, Langness was eventually joined to the mainland by the movement...
(Population - c. 30)