Bretby Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Bretby Castle is a castle in Derbyshire. The Albion Guide charts 14 castles in the county; this is one of them. Castle Gresley motte and Ashby Castle are among the castles within 9.4 km. For arrivals by rail, Burton-on-Trent Station is 5.1 km to the west.

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