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Kaneishi Castle

金石城

Tsushima, Nagasaki

CastleFlatland castle (hirajiro)

A flatland castle in Tsushima, Nagasaki. Built around 1528, according to the sources below.

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Type
Castle
Setting
Flatland castle (hirajiro)built on flat ground, defended by moatsWikipedia (ja)
Period
Medieval (c.1185–1570s)Wikidata
Keep (tenshu)
Rebuilt in wood from recordsrebuilt in timber, based on plans, photographs and other recordsWikipedia (ja)
Built
1528Wikipedia (ja)
Main lords
Sō clanWikipedia (ja)
Abandoned
1873Wikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Stone walls, GatesWikipedia (ja)
Designation
National Historic Site; Place of Scenic BeautyWikidata

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「金石城」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
  2. 2
    Wikidata Q10854965WikidatawikidataChecked:

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