Thursday, September 19, 2013

PEEL CASTLE, ISLE OF MAN


Peel Castle is a castle in Peel on the Isle of Man originally constructed by Vikings. The castle stands on St Patrick's Isle which is connected to the town by causeway. It is now owned by Manx National Heritage and is open to visitors during the summer.
The castle was built in the 11th century by the Vikings, under the rule of King Magnus Barelegs but was eventually abandoned in the 18th century.

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