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.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3]
Derby Fort Artillery fort 16th–17th centuries Near Derbyhaven, Malew Intact Henrician Castle originally built c. 1540, reconditioned during the English Civil War.[4]
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.[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.
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