Jurby
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Jurby is a parish of the Isle of Man and has, according to the 2006 census 659 (2001 census 677), residents.
It is largly an agricultural district on the north-north-western coast of the island but also has an industrial park. It is home to the Isle of Man's new prison, which is expected to open late 2007.
The parish is one of three in the sheading of Michael. The other two are Ballaugh and Michael.
An airfield - Jurby Airfield - exists in Jurby and was originally used as a Royal Air Force training base in World War II. Often, it is now used as a car racing circuit.
[edit] References
- Isle of Man Building Control Districts showing parish boundaries
- Glenology - Manx Glens. An ongoing study of Manx glens, their locations and meanings.
[edit] External links
- A Manx Notebook
- GeoHive Census Information
- RAF Jurby Airfield
- Aerial photo of Jurby by Jon Wornham
- Isle of Man Guide - Prison contract signed
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