List of castles in the Isle of Man explained

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

NameTypeDatewidth=100pxLocationCondition
ImageOwnershipNotes
BishopscourtFortified manor house14th–19th centuries2 km NE of Kirk Michael on A3 roadRebuiltPrivateRemains of 14th century tower incorporated in later house. Former residence of the Bishop of Sodor and Man.[1]
Castle RushenKeep and bailey13th–14th centuriesCastletownIntactFormer 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 MooarMotte and bailey11th–12th centuriesBallafesson, Rushen
(near Port Erin)
EarthworksPossible site of timber fortification built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100.[3]
Derby FortArtillery fort16th–17th centuriesNear Derbyhaven, MalewIntactHenrician Castle originally built c. 1540, reconditioned during the English Civil War.[4]
Greeba CastleCastellated housec.1849On A1 road 2 km NW of Crosby, MarownIntactHome of novelist Hall Caine 1896–1931
Peel CastleCastle14th–15th centuriesPeelRuinsManx National HeritagePossible site of timber castle built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100; fortifications added until 19th century.
Site of ruined cathedral of St German.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bishopscourt . Pastscape . 2011-06-11.
  2. Web site: Castle Rushen . Pastscape . 2011-06-11.
  3. Web site: Manx Castles . Official website of the National Heritage Agency of the Isle of Man. 2011-05-11.
  4. Web site: Derby Fort . Pastscape . 2011-06-11.