Castle Rushen in the context of "Castletown, Isle of Man"

⭐ In the context of Castletown, Castle Rushen is considered…

Ad spacer

⭐ Core Definition: Castle Rushen

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.

↓ Menu

>>>PUT SHARE BUTTONS HERE<<<

👉 Castle Rushen in the context of Castletown, Isle of Man

Castletown (Manx: Balley y Chashtal, pronounced [ˈbalʲə ˈxaʃtʃəl]) is a town in the Isle of Man, geographically within the historical parish of Malew but administered separately. Lying at the south of the island, it was the Manx capital until 1869. The centre of town is dominated by Castle Rushen, a well-preserved medieval castle, originally built for a Viking king.

↓ Explore More Topics
In this Dossier