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Castle Rushen
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Cashtal Rushen
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Mar 21st - October 2008: Daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
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| Price: |
PRICES FOR 2008
Adult: £4.80
Child (aged 5-15): £2.40
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £12
Groups (adult, pre-booked): £3.80
Groups (adult, un-booked): £4 |
| Disabled: |
Limited Access, Disabled Toilet
Lots of steps |
| Location: |
Castletown |
| Parking: |
Available |
History
Castle Rushen is th best example in the British Isles of a medieval castle.
The exact date which it was built is unknown, though is believed to be
around 1200. The Castle served as the residence of the last Norse King of
Man, who died in 1266. Part of the castle was destroyed in a siege by
Robert the Bruce in 1313, but was rebuilt by Sir William de Montacute in
around 1344.
The site consists of an outer wall, 25ft high and 7ft thick. Holding
on to this wall are five towers, which once served as offices for the Receiver
General, Clerk of the Rolls, and other officials. The inner wall of the
keep is 12ft thick at the base moving up to 7ft near the top. The main
northern tower is 80ft high and the other three are around 70ft high.
In the clock room, formally used as the castle chapel lies a clock presented
by Queen Elizabeth I in 1597, while she held the island in trust pending
a dispute. The clock is of simple construction with only one hand, but
still keeps very good time.
Location
In the town centre of Castletown in the south of the Island.
By Vehicle:
Castletown is a main southern town, served by a multitude of roads. Just
follow the road signs.
By Bus:
Castletown can be reached by the following bus routes: 1, 1C, 2, 2A, 8 X1, X2.
Travelling from Douglas, Port Erin, Port St Mary and Peel.
By Railway:
Castletown can be reached by the taking the Electric Railway to Douglas
and then the Steam Railway to Castletown.
Castletown can be reached on the Steam Railway from Douglas going to Port
Erin or by taking the Port Erin (Port St Mary) train going to Douglas.
The Site
Film Presentation
Castle with period rooms
Mini Museum
View working clock from the late 1500's
Walk along the Curtain Wall
Open courtyard
Heritage Shop
Visiting Castle Rushen
This well preserved castle is well worth visiting. See it from dungeon to
clock tower. Many of the rooms have been done up to reflect different time
periods in the history of the castle. From times when it was home to kings
to its use as official offices and even a prison.
After passing through the entrance area. There is a large courtyard area
with wooden buildings, stocks, and canons. The stairs to walk around the
curtain wall are also from this area, as is the entrance into the castle.
There is a film presentation before walking around the castle.
Be prepared for a lot of steps and most of them rather narrow spirals
staircases. There is no guided tour, but the route is clearly marked and
there are guides along the way to answer questions or point out where to
go next. All the rooms open for viewing have signs and most have audio
effects, furniture, etc to assist in the recreation.
| Publications |
Cronica Regum Mannie et Insularum: Chronicles of the Kings of Man and the Isles BL Cotton Julius A vii
Manx National Heritage, Paperback, August, 1996
ISBN: 0901106364
List Price: £8.95
New Price: £10.94
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