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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Isle of Man > St Patricks Isle | |
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St Patricks Isle Description Dominating St Patrick’s Isle, Peel Castle is one of the Isle of Man’s most important historic sites with its origins dating back to the sixth century. Human habitation on the isle goes back much further to the hunter gatherers who were probably attracted by its relative safety and by the abundant fish stocks. But it was St Patrick who is said to have bought Christianity to the isle and established a church. St Patrick’s Church and the Round Tower – one of the oldest surviving parts of the castle – were later ringed by a defensive Curtain Wall. The isle was an important site in Manx Christianity and the Cathedral of St German was added to the complex during the 13th century. Archaeological finds include the grave of a noble Norse lady who was buried with extravagant jewellery. By the 18th century, Peel Castle’s importance was in decline and the buildings were abandoned and left to ruin. Today, the castle ruins are a picturesque attraction on an abandoned rocky outcrop that overlooks the Irish Sea. Transportation Air: Isle of Man Airport (Ballasalla). Water: Ferry: Douglas Ferry Port. Rail: Scenic steam railway travels south from Douglas. The Manx Electric Railway travels north from Douglas. Road: Bus: Public services. Contact Addresses St. Patrick’s Isle, Peel Harbour, Peel, Isle of Man IM5 Tel: (0)1624 648000 Website: www.gov.im/imh Isle of Man - Map 
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