List of castles in the Isle of Man

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. 1 2 "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.




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