Highlander, Isle of Man
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Highlander is situated between the 5th Milestone and 6th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course
used for the Isle of Man TT
Races on the primary A1 Douglas
to Peel road in the parish of Marown
in the Isle of Man
.
The Highlander, a site of a former coaching station and now a private restaurant, is situated in the main Douglas to Peel central valley, the River Dhoo
and the former Douglas to Peel railway line runs parallel to the primary A1 main road. The nearby area is mainly farmland with the nearby summits of Greeba Mountain (422 m) Cronk Breck (245 m), Cronk-ny-Moghlane (189 m) and Slieau Ruy (479 m). The area is dominated by the nearby St. Trinian's Church ('Keeill Brisht') built as a chantry
in the 14th century for the Priory of Ninian of Whithorn
from a previous 12th century building on the site. The chapel fell into disrepair by the 17th century and is associated with the many tales of The Buggane of St. Trinian's and the Highlander tailor who wagered that he could sew a coat sleeve in the haunted church.
The Highlander was part of the Four Inch Course
used for the Tourist Trophy
automobile car races held in the Isle of Man between 1905 and 1922. Also, the Highlander was part of the course used for 1905 International Motor-Cycle Cup Races held in the Isle of Man. It is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course used since 1911 for the Isle of Man TT
and from 1923 for the Manx Grand Prix
Races.
A series of major safety revisions and alterations to the Snaefell Mountain Course
during the winter of 1953/54 in the Isle of Man. This included the road widening and re-profiling by the Isle of Man Highway Board on the A1 road between Crosby
and Greeba Castle
. This including the Highlander and its nearby jump and the road jump adjacent to the nearby Ballagarraghyn
Cottages were removed for the 1954 Isle of Man TT
Races. During the 1954 Senior TT
the motor-cycle competitor, Simon E. Sandys-Winsch
a Corporal
with the RAF crashed fatally at the Highlander while riding a 350cc Velocette
in heavy rain and poor road conditions.
Snaefell mountain course
Snaefell Mountain Course or Mountain Course is a road-racing circuit used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Races held in the Isle of Man from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
used for the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
Races on the primary A1 Douglas
Douglas, Isle of Man
right|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
to Peel road in the parish of Marown
Marown
Marown is a parish of the Isle of Man in the sheading of Middle. Historically it was in the sheading of Glenfaba.-Parish:Marown has an area of approximately nine square miles and is the only parish on the island that does not border the sea at some point...
in 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...
.
The Highlander, a site of a former coaching station and now a private restaurant, is situated in the main Douglas to Peel central valley, the River Dhoo
River Dhoo
The River Dhoo is a river on the Isle of Man. The river begins in Marown and flows east towards Douglas through the central valley of the island. The river passes Crosby and Union Mills before meeting with the River Glass on the outskirts of Douglas where it flows out to sea through Douglas Harbour...
and the former Douglas to Peel railway line runs parallel to the primary A1 main road. The nearby area is mainly farmland with the nearby summits of Greeba Mountain (422 m) Cronk Breck (245 m), Cronk-ny-Moghlane (189 m) and Slieau Ruy (479 m). The area is dominated by the nearby St. Trinian's Church ('Keeill Brisht') built as a chantry
Chantry
Chantry is the English term for a fund established to pay for a priest to celebrate sung Masses for a specified purpose, generally for the soul of the deceased donor. Chantries were endowed with lands given by donors, the income from which maintained the chantry priest...
in the 14th century for the Priory of Ninian of Whithorn
Saint Ninian
Saint Ninian is a Christian saint first mentioned in the 8th century as being an early missionary among the Pictish peoples of what is now Scotland...
from a previous 12th century building on the site. The chapel fell into disrepair by the 17th century and is associated with the many tales of The Buggane of St. Trinian's and the Highlander tailor who wagered that he could sew a coat sleeve in the haunted church.
The Highlander was part of the Four Inch Course
Four Inch Course
Four-Inch Course is a road-racing circuit first used for the 1908 Tourist Trophy Race for racing automobiles. The races were held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
used for the Tourist Trophy
RAC Tourist Trophy
The International Tourist Trophy is an award given by the Royal Automobile Club and awarded semi-annually to the winners of a selected motor racing event each year in the United Kingdom. It was first awarded in 1905 and continues to be awarded to this day, making it the longest lasting trophy in...
automobile car races held in the Isle of Man between 1905 and 1922. Also, the Highlander was part of the course used for 1905 International Motor-Cycle Cup Races held in the Isle of Man. It is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course used since 1911 for the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
and from 1923 for the Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
Races.
A series of major safety revisions and alterations to the Snaefell Mountain Course
Snaefell mountain course
Snaefell Mountain Course or Mountain Course is a road-racing circuit used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Races held in the Isle of Man from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
during the winter of 1953/54 in the Isle of Man. This included the road widening and re-profiling by the Isle of Man Highway Board on the A1 road between Crosby
Crosby, Isle of Man
Crosby is a small village 6 km west of Douglas, Isle of Man on the Isle of Man. It has a population of about 900. The River Dhoo flows through the village.-Village:...
and Greeba Castle
Greeba Castle
Greeba Castle is situated between the 5th Milestone and 6th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the junction of the primary A1 Douglas to Peel road in the parish of German in the Isle of Man.Greeba Castle is situated adjacent to the...
. This including the Highlander and its nearby jump and the road jump adjacent to the nearby Ballagarraghyn
Ballagarraghyn
Ballagarraghyn is situated between the 7th Milestone and 8th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the junction of the primary A1 Douglas to Peel road in the parish of German in the Isle of Man....
Cottages were removed for the 1954 Isle of Man TT
1954 Isle of Man TT
The 1954 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy was the second race in the 1954 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season and proved highly controversial for course and race changes. The 1954 Junior TT was the first race where the official race distance was reduced from 7 laps to 5 laps...
Races. During the 1954 Senior TT
Senior TT
The Senior Tourist Trophy is a motorcycle road race that takes place during the Isle of Man TT festival; an annual event at the end of May and beginning of June. The Senior TT is the Blue Riband event of the festival and takes place on the Friday of race week. The Marquis de Mouzilly St. Mars...
the motor-cycle competitor, Simon E. Sandys-Winsch
Simon E. Sandys-Winsch
Simon E. Sandys-Winsch was an English professional motorcycle racer, who became the 48th person to be killed on the Snaefell Mountain Course, dying in the 1954 Isle of Man TT, on 18 June, after crashing at the Highlander on the first lap of the seniors race...
a Corporal
Corporal
Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
with the RAF crashed fatally at the Highlander while riding a 350cc Velocette
Velocette
Velocette is the name given to motorcycles that were made by Veloce Ltd, in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a small, family-owned firm, selling far fewer hand-built motorcycles than the giant BSA, Norton or Triumph concerns...
in heavy rain and poor road conditions.