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Melbourne Castle is a fortified manor house situated in Derbyshire, England, with origins in the medieval period. The site comprises remains of a substantial manorial complex that developed from at least the twelfth century onwards, reflecting the defensive and domestic requirements of a significant landholding family. The surviving structures demonstrate the architectural evolution of a fortified residence, with later modifications and additions reflecting changing patterns of settlement and fortification. The site remains an important example of medieval manorial architecture and its transformation during the later medieval and early modern periods.
Melbourne Castle fortified manor and earlier medieval manorial remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008610. View the official record →
Melbourne Castle is a fortified manor house situated in Derbyshire, England, with origins in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008610.
Melbourne Castle fortified manor and earlier medieval manorial remains 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 1008610.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Bulwarks (earthworks) (2.5 km), Calke Park Tunnel (3.7 km), Medieval church and cross 45m south of St George's Church (3.9 km).
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