List of castles in the Isle of Man

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

NameTypeDateLocationCondition
ImageOwnershipNotes
Bishopscourt Fortified manor house14th–19th centuries2 km NE of Kirk Michael on A3 roadRebuilt Bishopscourt , Kirk Michael. Isle of Man. - geograph.org.uk - 32313.jpg Haakon the IIIRemains of 14th-century tower incorporated in later house. Former residence of the Bishop of Sodor and Man. [1]
Castle Rushen Keep and bailey13th–14th centuriesCastletownIntact Castle Rushen in March 2006.jpg Former residence of the Lords of Man. Converted for use as a prison in the 19th century.
Now run as a museum by Manx National Heritage. [2]
Cronk Howe Mooar Motte and bailey11th–12th centuriesBallafesson, Rushen
(near Port Erin)
Earthworks Cronk Howe Mooar near Port Erin - geograph.org.uk - 105544.jpg Possible site of timber fortification built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100. [3]
Derby Fort Artillery fort16th–17th centuriesNear Derbyhaven, MalewIntact Derby-Fort.jpg Henrician Castle originally built c. 1540, reconditioned during the English Civil War. [4]
Greeba Castle Castellated housec.1849On A1 road 2 km NW of Crosby, MarownIntact Greeba Castle - geograph.org.uk - 105936 cropped.jpg Home of novelist Hall Caine 1896–1931
Peel Castle Castle14th–15th centuriesPeelRuins Isle of Man Peel Castle.jpg Manx National Heritage Possible site of timber castle built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100; fortifications added until 19th century. [3]
Site of ruined cathedral of St German.

See also

References

  1. "Bishopscourt". Pastscape. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  2. "Castle Rushen". Pastscape. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Manx Castles". Official website of the National Heritage Agency of the Isle of Man. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  4. "Derby Fort". Pastscape. Retrieved 11 June 2011.