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Peel Castle
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Cashtal Purt ny h-Inshey
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Mar 21st - October 2008: Daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
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| Price: |
PRICES FOR 2008
Peel Castle
Adult: £3.30
Child (aged 5-15): £1.70
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £8.30
Groups (adult, pre-booked): £2.60
Groups (adult, un-booked): £2.80
House of Manannan and Peel Castle combined ticket
Adult: £7.70
Child (aged 5-15): £3.90
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £19.30
Groups (adult, pre-booked): £5.90
Groups (adult, un-booked): £6.60 |
| Disabled: |
Not suitable No paths, site grass covered with hills. |
| Location: |
Peel |
| Parking: |
Ample, close by in Car Park |
| Suitable: |
All Ages |
History
Peel Castle sits on an islet near the harbour of Peel. Built by William
le Scrope in 1392, the castle holds within its walls a wealth of history.
Situated on St Patrick's Isle and is believed to be the first place
Christianity was brought to the Isle of Man by St Patrick. The
islet site is covered in ruins starting from around 1000 AD.
Location
On the west side of the island near the city of Peel on St Patrick's Isle.
By Vehicle:
Take any roads sign posted to Peel or the west. Once in Peel, drive along
the promenade and around the harbour to Peel Castle.
By Bus:
Take the bus routes no. 4, 5, 5A, X5, 6 or 6A. servicing from Douglas and
Ramsey to Peel (Note the 6A only travels from Douglas).
By Railway:
The west side of the Island is not serviced by the Railways. Take a vehicle
or bus.
The Site
Flanking Tower.
Battery.
Belfry Tower.
St Patrick's Chapel.
Guard House.
Govway Tower.
St German Cathedral.
Crypt and old Reliquary of St German.
Gatehouse.
Gate Pillars.
Magazine.
Half Moon Battery.
Armoury
Visiting Peel Castle
At the Entrance, visitors are given a handheld audio phone. This will be
their guide around the Isle. There is no set route, visitors just walk
around where they wish. All the buildings and ruins are marked with numbers
which can be keyed into the audio phone to hear a minute long explanation.
The site is covered in a thick blanket of grass, which is at its best during
the spring/summer months. There are no walkways inside the castle walls and
viewing the ruins is more of a gentle ramble. Once the inner castle has been
visited, do not forget about the path and walkway around the outer wall,
which has great views of Peel City and the sea.
| Publications |
Castles and Old Churches of the Isle of Man
Mike Salter
Folly Publications, Paperback, January, 1997
ISBN: 1871731283
List Price: £3.00
New Price: £4.99
Used Price: £3.00
Third Party Price: £6.95
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Excavations on St Patrick's Isle, Peel, Isle of Man 1982-88 (Liverpool Monographs in Archaeology&Oriental Studies)
Margaret Gelling
Liverpool University Press, Hardcover, 25 July, 2002
ISBN: 0853233365
List Price: £100.00
New Price: £101.99
Used Price: £95.04
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