This is a list of castles in the Isle of Man.
Name
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Type
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Date
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Location
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Condition
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Image
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Ownership
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Notes
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Bishopscourt
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Fortified manor house
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14th–19th centuries
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2 km NE of Kirk Michael on A3 road
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Rebuilt
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Private
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Remains of 14th-century tower incorporated in later house. Former residence of the Bishop of Sodor and Man.[1]
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Castle Rushen
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Keep and bailey
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13th–14th centuries
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Castletown
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Intact
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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]
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Cronk Howe Mooar
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Motte and bailey
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11th–12th centuries
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Ballafesson, Rushen (near Port Erin)
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Earthworks
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Possible site of timber fortification built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100.[3]
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Derby Fort
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Artillery fort
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16th–17th centuries
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Near Derbyhaven, Malew
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Intact
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Henrician Castle originally built c. 1540, reconditioned during the English Civil War.[4]
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Greeba Castle
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Castellated house
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c.1849
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On A1 road 2 km NW of Crosby, Marown
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Intact
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Home of novelist Hall Caine 1896–1931
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Peel Castle
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Castle
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14th–15th centuries
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Peel
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Ruins
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Manx National Heritage
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Possible site of timber castle built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100; fortifications added until 19th century.[3] Site of ruined cathedral of St German.
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See also
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