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List of castles in the Isle of Man

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This is a list of castles in the Isle of Man.

Name
Type
Date
Condition
Image Ownership Notes
Bishopscourt Fortified manor house 14–19th century Rebuilt Private Remains of 14th century tower incorporated in later house. Former residence of the Bishop of Sodor and Man.[1]
Castle Rushen Keep and bailey 13–14th century Intact Converted for use as a prison in the nineteenth century. Now run as a museum by Manx National Heritage.[2]
Cronk Howe Mooar Motte and bailey 11–12th century Earthworks Possible site of timber fortification built by Magnus Barefoot c1100.[3]
Derby Fort Artillery fort 16–17th century Intact Henrician Castle originally built c1540, reconditioned during Civil War.[4]
Greeba Castle Castellated house c1849 Intact Home of novelist Hall Caine 1896-1931.
Peel Castle Castle 14–15th century Ruins Manx National Heritage Possible site of timber castle built by Magnus Barefoot c1100, fortifications added until 19th century.[3]


See also

References

  1. ^ "Bishopscourt". Pastscape. Retrieved 2011-06-11.
  2. ^ "Castle Rushen". Pastscape. Retrieved 2011-06-11.
  3. ^ a b "Manx Castles". Official Website of the National Heritage Agency Of The Isle Of Man. Retrieved 2011-05-11.
  4. ^ "Derby Fort". Pastscape. Retrieved 2011-06-11.