Coroners are appointed by the
Lieutenant Governor under the Customary Laws Act 1422, and are
assisted in their duties by Lockmen.
Their main functions
• summonsing of jurors;
• service of process and other documents; and
• enforcement of executions in respect of court judgments.
Sheadings
The Isle of Man is divided into six administrative
districts, called sheadings; each of which usually has a coroner.
The term 'sheading' is thought to be a Norse word for 'ship
division' and each district was believed to be responsible for
producing a certain number of warships.
The six sheadings are:
- Ayre
- Glenfaba
- Garff
- Michael
- Rushen
- Middle
At present there are only four coroners, as two of them have
responsibility for multiple sheadings.
Coroners' Contact Details
Coroner for Ayre & Garff - Mr Gareth Leece
Town Hall
Parliament Square
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1RT
(Office hours: 10:00 to 12:30, Monday to Friday)
Telephone - +44 (0) 1624 815899
Fax - +44 (0) 1624 810101
email: ramseycoroner@manx.net
Coroner for Glenfaba and Michael - Mr Gordon Leece
13 Douglas Street
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1BA
Telephone and Fax - +44 (0) 1624 845711
email: glenfabacoroner@manx.net
Coroner for Middle - Ms Kelly Sloane
Coroners Office
Ground Floor
Removal House
39 Finch Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 2PW
Telephone - +44 (0) 1624 622280
Fax - +44 (0) 1624 612130
email: coroner@coronerofmiddle.com
Coroner for Rushen - Mr Mark Wrigley
10 Bridge Street
Castletown
Isle of Man
IM9 1AX
Telephone - +44 (0) 1624 822871
email: mail@rushen-coroner.co.uk