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Wingfield Manor is a medieval great house located in Derbyshire, England, constructed in the late fifteenth century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, one of the most powerful magnates of the period. The surviving structure comprises an impressive brick-built tower known as the keep, which rises substantially above the surrounding earthworks and demonstrates the military and residential sophistication of late medieval aristocratic architecture. The site represents an important example of fifteenth-century baronial domestic building, combining defensive capability with the comfort and status expected by the nobility of the era. The manor was later occupied by Mary, Queen of Scots during her captivity, adding further historical significance to its role within English political history.
Wingfield Manor: a medieval great house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014829. View the official record →
Wingfield Manor is a medieval great house located in Derbyshire, England, constructed in the late fifteenth century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, one of the most powerful magnates of the period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014829.
Wingfield Manor: a medieval great house 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 1014829.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill camp (1.3 km), Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel (1.9 km), Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf (4.2 km).
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