Castle Rushen
Castletown, the Isle of ManScotland
Medieval castle in Castletown, Isle of Man
Key Information
Construction
13th–14th centuries
Castle Type
Keep and bailey
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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