What is recorded here

Bretby Castle was a fortified manor where John Segrave received royal permission to build defensive walls in 1300, transforming a household into a military stronghold. The site kept people alive through the 1600s, yet its identity became tangled when workers misread service buildings as fishponds and carved away evidence with their shovels. That arrogant mistake still stains the story, proving that human greed and ignorance can damage history as effectively as war.

The National Heritage List for England records Bretby Castle fortified manor as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Bretby Castle fortified manor was built in the 13th century by the de Clinton family, who held significant land in the region. It is remembered as an example of a medieval fortified manor, reflecting the need for local defense during turbulent periods in England's history.

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