Castles of England/Derbyshire
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Bolsover Castle
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Codnor Castle
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Elvaston Castle
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Haddon Hall
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Mackworth Castle
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Peveril Castle
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Pilsbury Castle
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Riber Castle
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Wingfield Manor
There are nine castles of note in Derbyshire.
Name |
Type |
Date |
Condition |
Ownership / Access |
Notes (Key) |
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Bolsover Castle | Castle | 12–17th century | Rebuilt | ![]() |
Castle rebuilt as 17th century mansion. |
Codnor Castle | Castle | 13–14th century | Fragmentary remains | ![]() |
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Elvaston Castle | Castellated house | 17–19th century | Derelict | Derbyshire County Council | Built 1633, remodelled by James Wyatt in 19th century, now within country park. Building at risk. |
Haddon Hall | Fortified manor house | 14–15th century | Intact | ![]() |
Altered 16–17th centuries, restored 1920s. |
Mackworth Castle | Fortified manor house | 15th century | Fragment | Private | Ruined gatehouse adjoining farm. |
Peveril Castle | Keep and bailey | 11–14th century | Ruins | ![]() |
Commanding position above ravine. |
Pilsbury Castle | Motte and bailey | 11–12th century | Earthworks | ![]() |
|
Riber Castle | Sham castle | 1868 | Ruins | Private | School 1892–1930. |
Wingfield Manor | Fortified manor house | 15th century | Ruins | ![]() |
Abandoned 18th century. |
Bolsover Castle
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Codnor Castle
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Elvaston Castle
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Haddon Hall
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Mackworth Castle
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Peveril Castle
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Pilsbury Castle
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Riber Castle
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Wingfield Manor
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