Peel Castle — Peel, Isle of Man
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prussel
N 54° 13.585 W 004° 41.936
30U E 389246 N 6010045
Peel Castle, originally constructed in the 11th century by the Vikings under the rule of King Magnus Barefoot, is shown on the back of the £10 note issued by the Isle of Man Government
Waymark Code: WMTN0Z
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 12/15/2016
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Peel Castle (Cashtal Purt-ny-Hinshey in Manx Gaelic) was built in the 11th century by the Vikings, under the rule of King Magnus Barefoot, as Magnus III King of Norway and King of Dublin (1073 – 1103). The prominent round tower was originally part of a Celtic monastery, but has had battlements added at a later date. In the early 14th century, the majority of the walls and towers were built primarily from local red sandstone, which is found abundantly in the area. After the rule of the Vikings, the castle continued to be used by the Church due to the Cathedral of St. German built there – the see of the diocese of Sodor and Man – but was eventually abandoned in the 18th century.
The castle remained fortified, and new defensive positions were added as late as 1860. The buildings within the castle are now mostly ruined, but the outer walls remain intact. Like the structures throughout the castle grounds, the cathedral's roof is completely missing.
The front of all Manx banknotes has a pledge to honour the banknotes (the "promise to pay the bearer on demand") in the name of the Isle of Man Government, and features images of the Lord of Mann Queen Elizabeth II (not wearing a crown) and the triskelion (three legs emblem).
The reverse side of the actual £10 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government, shows the Peel Castle. The note was first issued in 1972, with minor changes till today.
source: wikipedia
Money Issuing Country: Isle of Man
Currency: Manx Pound (Manx: Punt Manninagh)
Denomination: £10
Type of Money: Bank note
Law and Order:
Yes!
Date of Issue: Not listed
Relevant Website: Not listed
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