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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 Bishopscourt , Kirk Michael. Isle of Man. - geograph.org.uk - 32313.jpg Private Remains of 14th century tower incorporated in later house. Former residence of the Bishop of Sodor and Man.
Castle Rushen Keep and bailey 13th–14th centuries Castletown Intact Castle Rushen in March 2006.jpg 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.
Cronk Howe Mooar Motte and bailey 11th–12th centuries Ballafesson, Rushen
(near Port Erin)
Earthworks Cronk Howe Mooar near Port Erin - geograph.org.uk - 105544.jpg Possible site of timber fortification built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100.
Derby Fort Artillery fort 16th–17th centuries Near Derbyhaven, Malew Intact Derby-Fort.jpg Henrician Castle originally built c. 1540, reconditioned during the English Civil War.
Greeba Castle Castellated house c.1849 On A1 road 2 km NW of Crosby, Marown Intact Greeba Castle - geograph.org.uk - 105936 cropped.jpg Home of novelist Hall Caine 1896–1931
Peel Castle Castle 14th–15th centuries Peel Ruins Isle of Man Peel Castle.jpg Manx National Heritage Possible site of timber castle built by Magnus Barefoot c.1100; fortifications added until 19th century.
Site of ruined cathedral of St German.

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