The image is of the historic Peel Castle and Abbey on the west coast of the Isle of Man, seen here looking towards the castle's defensive tower.

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The image is of the historic Peel Castle and Abbey on the west coast of the Isle of Man, seen here looking towards the castle's defensive tower. The 12th century Viking fortress and abbey was the seat of government on the island for around 2oo years until power moved south to Castletown and Castle Rushen

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Size: 5000px × 3327px
Location: Peel, Isle of Man, UK
Photo credit: © Allan Hartley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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