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Bretby Castle is a fortified manor house located in Derbyshire, England, dating from the medieval period. The site comprises earthwork remains that are characteristic of a medieval manorial settlement, reflecting the defensive and residential requirements of a substantial landholding during the medieval era. The monument survives as earthworks rather than standing structures, which is typical of many fortified manors that have declined over subsequent centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument, Bretby Castle remains an important record of medieval settlement patterns and aristocratic land management in the East Midlands.
Bretby Castle fortified manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011443. View the official record →
Bretby Castle is a fortified manor house located in Derbyshire, England, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011443.
Bretby Castle fortified manor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011443.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burton upon Trent Abbey (4.2 km), Monks Bridge See also DERBYSHIRE 15 (4.5 km), Monks Bridge See also STAFFORDSHIRE 261 (4.5 km).
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