They explored the ruins of Peel Castle in Peel Bay the following day. It was once trudged on by missionaries, kings and warriors.
“This was originally built by Vikings in the eleventh century. It was made of wood at the time,” Mawde informed Dasha and Aalid. She was holding her daughter’s hand, now looking at the round tower that looked like a rook—a chess piece. The prominent structure was originally part of the Celtic monastery. However, its battlements were only added later. In the early fourteenth century, most of the walls and towers were constructed primarily from local red sandstone that could be found abundantly in the area.
The castle stood on St. Patrick’s Isle that was linked to the town through a causeway. Peel Castle was now owned by Manx National Heritage and received visit
