Castle Rushen

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Castle Rushen is a well-preserved medieval fortress and former royal residence located in Castletown on the Isle of Man.

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Castle Rushen canonical 7

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fortress
historic building
medieval castle
architecturalStyle medieval military architecture
category Castles in the Isle of Man
Museums in the Isle of Man
Tourist attractions in the Isle of Man
controlledBy English Crown
linked to: Kingdom of England

Kings of Mann and the Isles
linked to: Lord of Mann

Lords of Mann
linked to: Lord of Mann
country Isle of Man
elevation sea level vicinity
expandedIn 13th century
14th century
hasPart clock tower
corner towers
curtain wall
drawbridge
gatehouse
inner bailey
keep
outer walls
portcullis
hasView Castletown Bay
Castletown harbour
heritageDesignation Registered Building of the Isle of Man
heritageStatus open to the public
inception late 12th century
locatedIn Castletown
Isle of Man
locatedOn River Silverburn
materialUsed limestone
nearby Nautical Museum, Castletown
linked to: Nautical Museum

Old House of Keys
notableFeature well-preserved curtain walls and towers
ownedBy Manx National Heritage
significantEvent restoration in the 20th century
seat of the Kings of Mann and the Isles
used as a prison until the 19th century
touristInformation features furnished period rooms
offers audio-visual displays on Manx history
open seasonally to visitors
usedFor courthouse
defensive fortress
museum
prison
royal residence
tourist attraction

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Castletown hasLandmark Castle Rushen
Castletown contains Castle Rushen
Lordship of Mann governanceSeat Castle Rushen
Rushen sheading containsHistoricSite Castle Rushen
Old House of Keys near Castle Rushen
Castletown Railway Station near Castle Rushen
Manx National Heritage hasPart Castle Rushen