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Castle Gresley is a motte and bailey castle located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial motte with an adjoining bailey, representing a typical Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. The site was historically associated with the Gresley family, who held lands in the area during the medieval period. The earthworks remain visible today as a significant example of early Norman military architecture in the East Midlands.
Castle Gresley motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011209. View the official record →
Castle Gresley is a motte and bailey castle located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011209.
Castle Gresley motte and bailey castle 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 1011209.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moira blast furnace (4.4 km), Dovecote 85m south of Netherseal Old Hall (5.2 km), Bretby Castle fortified manor (5.5 km).
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