Kisimul Castle
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Kisimul Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Chiosmuil)[1] and also known as Kiessimul Castle,[2] 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".[3]
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Kisimul Castle | |
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Part of Barra, Western Isles | |
Castlebay, Scotland | |
Coordinates | 56°57′08″N 7°29′15″W |
Type | Rectangular castle |
Height | 11 metres (36 ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Clan MacNeil |
Controlled by | Historic Scotland |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partially restored |
Site history | |
In use | Until 1838 |
Materials | Granite |
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