Castles of England/Derbyshire

There are nine castles of note in Derbyshire.

Name	Type	Date	Condition	Ownership / Access	Notes (Key)
Bolsover Castle	Castle	110112–17th century	Rebuilt	EH	Castle rebuilt as 17th century mansion.
Codnor Castle	Castle	120113–14th century	Fragmentary remains	HC
Elvaston Castle	Castellated house	160117–19th century	Derelict	Derbyshire County Council	Built 1633, remodelled by James Wyatt in 19th century, now within country park. Building at risk.
Haddon Hall	Fortified manor house	130114–15th century	Intact	HH	Altered 16–17th centuries, restored 1920s.
Mackworth Castle	Fortified manor house	140115th century	Fragment	Private	Ruined gatehouse adjoining farm.
Peveril Castle	Keep and bailey	100111–14th century	Ruins	EH	Commanding position above ravine.
Pilsbury Castle	Motte and bailey	100111–12th century	Earthworks	HAL
Riber Castle	Sham castle	18681868	Ruins	Private	School 1892–1930.
Wingfield Manor	Fortified manor house	140115th century	Ruins	EH	Abandoned 18th century.

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