Chýrefal Castle

is located on the island of within in the, located off the eastern shore of the Hârnic mainland. The present castle was built in 478, but this site has been continuously occupied since at least 1100 , when the built a small settlement. There is also evidence of much earlier habitation, namely a ring of standing stones called the Twelve Arrows that is several thousand years old. During the Five Kingdoms period, Chýrefal was the capital of the Kingdom of Chaig. After the foundation of Mèlderýn, it became the Earldom of Iko. The ruling house died out in 590 and the earldom was formally abolished by the Shires Edict of 630. Due to communication difficulties, Ikoshire is very much left on its own, with little interference from the crown. The Sheriff is Sir Balsen Torele, a highly competent administrator. Chýrefal has an chantry of the, which was established as early as 500 BT and is considered one of the best of its type in.

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