Castletown
The ancient capital of Mann for several centuries, Castletown has a charm all of its own. Sited at the edge of a long extinct and almost untraceable volcano, the town was the guardian for the Manx in times of war and peace. It is the only town in the parish of Malew and as a result of long association with the seat of government it is easy to pick out the many anglicised names around the town and its vicinity.
The virtual end to commercial seaborne traffic came in the 1970's but in more recent times there has been a revival in business with a number of commercial activities based on the Finance and Industrial Sectors being based there. There is a picturesque harbour dominated by the imposing Castle Rushen and with history around every corner the visitor soon falls under the spell of this fine old town. Why not journey there on a 120 year old steam train?
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In this area:
- Silverdale Glen
- Fort Island
- Malew
- Castletown
- Cringle
- Derby Fort
- South Barrule
- Rushen Abbey
- St Michaels Chapel
- Scarlett