Tsunomure Castle
Tsunomure Castle (角牟礼城, Tsunomure-jō) is a castle structure in Kusu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.[1][2][3]
Tsunomure Castle | |
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角牟礼城 | |
Kusu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan | |
Stone wall of Karamete | |
Type | Mountaintop style castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Mori clan(Fujiwara clan) |
Condition | ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1277-1288 |
Built by | Mori clan |
Materials | Stone walls, earthworks |
Demolished | 1601 |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Mori Takamasa |
Current
There are little remains of the castle on the present day site, some stone walls and moats.[3] In 2017, the castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.[4]
References
- "角牟礼城" (in Japanese). Kusu city official. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- "角牟礼城" (in Japanese). 攻城団. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- "角牟礼城" (in Japanese). じゃらん. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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