Castle Rushen
Castletown, the Isle of ManScotland
Medieval castle in Castletown, Isle of Man
Key Information
Construction
13th–14th centuries
Castle Type
stone-keep
Current Status
Castletown
Historical Overview
Castle Rushen (Manx: Cashtal Rosien) is a medieval castle located in the Isle of Man's historic capital, Castletown, in the south of the Island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east. The castle is amongst the best examples of medieval castles in Europe and is still in use as a museum and educational centre.
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