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Duffield Castle, Derbyshire

Duffield Castle is the remains of a Norman castle in Duffield, Derbyshire. The castle site is on a rocky promontory facing the River Derwent. The castle was first built by Henry de Ferrers soon after the Conquest. It was rebuilt in stone after 1173. The castle was razed to the ground around 1269 after Robert de Ferrers failed rebellion against Henry III. The site is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Amber Valley (Derbyshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1015109.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 52.992992,-1.4900142
Grid Reference: SK 3432 4408
Civil Parish: Duffield CP
Council Area: Amber Valley CA (Derbyshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA

GBPN ID: 301442
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Duffield_Castle,_Derbyshire_301442

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