Laxey

Laxey () is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from the Old Norse Laxa meaning 'Salmon River'. Its key distinguishing features are its three working vintage railways and the largest working waterwheel in the world. It is also the location of King Orry's Grave.

Key facts

UK place.crown_dependency: Isle of Man
UK place.official_name: Laxey
UK place.manx_name: Laksaa
UK place.population: 1,656
UK place.population_ref: (2021 census)
UK place.manx_parish: Garff (Parish District)
UK place.manx_sheading: Garff
UK place.constituency_manx_parliament: Garff
UK place.post_town: ISLE OF MAN
UK place.postcode_district: IM4
UK place.postcode_area: IM
UK place.dial_code: 01624
UK place.os_grid_reference: SC434840
UK place.map_type: Isle of Man
UK place.static_image_name: Old-Laxey.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: View of the harbour and old part of Laxey

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Wikidata facts

Population: 1656
Image: Old-Laxey.jpg
Dialing code: 01624

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Contents

History
Mining
Demographics
Governance
Tourism
Laxey Wheel
Laxey Woollen Mills
Laxey Harbour and Bay
Ancient monument
Conventions
Transport
Religion
Education
Twinnage
Sport
Notable people
References
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The village lies on the A2, the main Douglas to Ramsey road, and on the vintage Manx Electric Railway, and Snaefell Mountain Railway. Laxey Glen is one of the Manx National Glens; another glen, Dhoon Glen, is about 1 miles away. The Raad ny Foillan long distance coastal footpath, opened in 1986, runs along the coast of Laxey Bay through the village.