Kisimul Castle

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Kisimul Castle and also known as Kiessimul Castle, is a medieval castle located on a small island off Castlebay, Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It gets its name from the Norse ciosamul, meaning "castle island".

1427 WebsiteWikimediaWikidata
island, Historic Environment Scotland, island castle, tower houseOuter Hebrides, 


Location: 56.952, -7.487, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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  • Kisimul Castle
    castle on a small island near Castlebay, Scotland  
  • LCT 403
    shipwreck off the Scottish coast
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Outer Hebrides 2019 (48278975451)Outer Hebrides 2019 (48278975451)
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The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887) (14762052806)The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887) (14762052806)
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Bàgh a` Chaisteil (Castlebay)Bàgh a' Chaisteil (Castlebay)
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linkpageTripadvisor page@Wikidata
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siteshipwreckLCT 403Landing Craft Tank (Rocket), landing craft tank, shipwreckWikidata
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commonsimageOuter Hebrides 2019 (48278975451) Commons
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commonsimageVatersay Fae065 Commons
commonsimageThe castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887) (14762052806) Commons
commonsimageCastlebay Commons
commonsimageBàgh a' Chaisteil (Castlebay) Commons
commonsimageCaisteal Chiosmuil Commons
commonsimageThe castle in Castle Bay Commons