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Codnor Castle is a medieval fortified residence located near Ripley in Derbyshire, originating in the late fourteenth century. The castle was established by the Grey family and comprises a substantial stone keep alongside defensive works characteristic of the period. The site occupies a strategically prominent position overlooking the surrounding landscape and represents an important example of late medieval baronial architecture in the East Midlands. Though now ruinous, the remaining structures demonstrate the quality of construction and architectural ambition typical of the region's noble families during this era.
Codnor Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007047. View the official record →
Codnor Castle is a medieval fortified residence located near Ripley in Derbyshire, originating in the late fourteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007047.
Codnor 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 1007047.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wansley Hall manorial site (3.1 km), Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf (3.5 km), Morley Park Works (5.4 km).
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