Castles and forts in South Derbyshire
The Discover Alone map has 4 castles and forts in South Derbyshire, England. Below are the 4 with the most written about them, pictures first. Every one has its own page with directions and places nearby.
Open South Derbyshire on the map- Melbourne Castle fortified manor and earlier medieval manorial remainsScheduled monumentMelbourne Castle began in 1311 when Robert Holland received royal permission to crenellate his house, yet the project…
- Castle Gresley motte and bailey castleScheduled monumentCastle Gresley rises as a steep conical motte above three baileys, preserving the shape of a Norman stronghold that…
- Bretby Castle fortified manorScheduled monumentBretby Castle was a fortified manor where John Segrave received royal permission to build defensive walls in 1300…
- Bretby CastleArchaeological placeBretby Castle was a fortified manor occupied from the 13th to the 17th century, where John Segrave received royal…