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Monument Number 29958
Hob Uid: 29958
Location : Isle Of Man Rushen Castletown
Grid Ref : SC2651067450
Summary : 'Castle Rushen' is mainly a 13th to 14th century structure with some 12th century work in the lower part of the keep. The Round Tower and the Derby House date from the 16th century. The Keep was converted into a prison between 1813 and 1827. The castle was restored in 1910.
More information : (SC 26516745) Castle Rushen (NR) (1) Castle Rushen is largely a 13th and 14th century structure although the lower half of the keep preserves 12th century work.The outer glacis (formerly more extensive),the Round Tower and the Derby House date from the 16th century. The castle was the seat of government fromthe 12th until the 19th centuries. During the Civil War, the castle was held for the King and was evidently the last stronghold of the Royalist cause. The keep was converted into a prison between 1813 - 1827 when the present Court House was made into the Outer Gatehouse. Plan. (2) The prison moved to Douglas in 1891, and Castle Rushen was restored as an historical monument in 1910. (3) (1 - 3 ) The Castle is well preserved and open to the public. Derby House contains the custodian's living quarters and offices. (4) Published earthworks (25") correct. (5) Castle Rushen. Government Registered Building no 24. (6) Listed by Cathcart King. (7)

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Source details : OS 6" 1957
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Source details : Castle Rushen Official Guide 1954 22 pages plans illus (B H St J O'Neil)
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Source details : (W R Serjeant)
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Vol(s) : 6 NO 3 - 1960-63

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Source details : F1 DE 05 12 55
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Source details : F2 DS 10 11 67
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : IOM Government Registered Buildings Regulations 1982 (updated 1985)
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Source Number : 7
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Page(s) : 549
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Vol(s) : Feb-83

Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : 12th century
Monument End Date : 1199
Monument Start Date : 1100
Monument Type : Keep
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Mainly built in 13th and 14th century.
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : constructed in 16th century
Monument End Date : 1599
Monument Start Date : 1500
Monument Type : House, Tower
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Keep converted to a prison
Monument End Date : 1827
Monument Start Date : 1813
Monument Type : Prison
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : restored
Monument End Date : 1910
Monument Start Date : 1910
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SC 26 NE 11
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1955-12-05
End Date : 1955-12-05

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-11-10
End Date : 1967-11-10

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 29958