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

Name Type Date Location Condition
 Image Ownership Notes
Bishopscourt Fortified manor house 14th–19th centuries 2 km NE of Kirk Michael on A3 road Rebuilt Private Remains of 14th-century tower incorporated in later house. Former residence of the Bishop of Sodor and Man.
Castle Rushen Keep and bailey 13th–14th centuries Castletown Intact 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.
Cronk Howe Mooar Motte and bailey 11th–12th centuries Ballafesson, Rushen
(near Port Erin) 		Earthworks Possible site of timber fortification built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100.
Derby Fort Artillery fort 16th–17th centuries Near Derbyhaven, Malew Intact Henrician Castle originally built c. 1540, reconditioned during the English Civil War.
Greeba Castle Castellated house c.1849 On A1 road 2 km NW of Crosby, Marown Intact Home of novelist Hall Caine 1896–1931
Peel Castle Castle 14th–15th centuries Peel Ruins Manx National Heritage Possible site of timber castle built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100; fortifications added until 19th century.
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. ^ "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.
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