Foxdale
| Foxdale Manx: Forsdal | |
| Isle of Man | |
|---|---|
 Houses in Higher Foxdale | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SC278780 |
| Location: | 54°10’9"N, 4°38’22"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Isle Of Man |
| Postcode: | IM4 |
| Dialling code: | 01624 |
| Local Government | |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Glenfaba |
Foxdale is a small village in the heart of the Isle of Man, within the sheading of Glenfaba. Its name is from the Norse Forsdal meaning "waterfall dale").
The village has a heritage centre which is run voluntarily.
There was once a station here on the Isle of Man Railway,serving the mines, but this branch is no longer open.
Foxdale mines
In the 19th century there were 13 mines and workings in the area of Foxdale, which included five mines working the Foxdale shear.[1] The mines yielded a rich output of zinc blende, lead ore and silver. In time the mines came under the ownership of the Isle of Man Mining Company who operated the mines until their closure in 1911.
Victoria Clock Tower
- Main article: Victoria Clock Tower, Foxdale
Today, the most prominent feature in the village is the Victoria Clock Tower, built and paid for by the Isle of Man Mining Company.[2] Designed by Foxdale mine engineer John Nicholls the structure is 40 feet in height and is visible across the valley.[3] The Dedication Ceremony took place on Thursday 16 May 1901 and was an occasion of immense civic pride for the village of Foxdale.[2][3]
Sport
- Football: Foxdale A.F.C., which was re-established in 1991
- Foxdale's only pub (The Baltic) has a pool team and darts team.
Outside links
References
- ↑ "Foxdale Mines". http://www.manxmines.com/foxdale%20mine.htm.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peel City Guardian. Saturday, 18 May 1901; Page: 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Registration form". https://www.gov.im/media/1349198/registered-building-no-1500286regbld-victoria-clock.pdf.
