Patricia Tutt writes on the distinctive nature of Manx architecture across its history in her Isle of Man Context article, ‘From blackhouse to Baillie Scott’.
Patricia Tutt writes:
‘The architecture of the Isle of Man is atypical of the British Isles in that its history with a non-resident landlord meant that there was little stimulus to produce buildings of architectural quality until the early 19th century. Before this date, socio-political conditions, coupled with the poor quality of Manx building stone and a shortage of timber, deterred any efforts other than the most basic in building vernacular dwellings and other rural buildings.’
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