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白石藩
Shiroishi Domain
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Katakura Clan
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白石城
Shiroishi Castle is classified as a hilltop castle (its layout: Teikakushiki), and is located in Miyagi Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Mutsu Province. It is associated with the Gamō, Katakura clans. Dates in use: 1591 - 1875.
Atop the low laying hill where the main tower of Shiroishi Castle stood were four highly protected enclosures. On the side of the hill were a further five fortified enclosures and an additional two enclosures were located across the river.
This castle escaped demolition at a time when domains all over Japan were being limited to just one castle as ordered by the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Timeline
1591 | The castle was built by a retainer of the Gamo clan. |
1598 | The Uesugi clan were stationed here. The defences were renovated. |
1600 | Date Masamune seized control of the castle. |
1602 | The Katakura clan were stationed here. |
1819 | A major fire in the main enclosure destroyed all buildings. |
1823 | The three-level turret was reconstructed. |
1875 | The castle was abandoned. The three-level turret was demolished. |
1995 | The castle was restored using traditional methods. |