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Tapton Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Tapton Castle is a castle in Derbyshire. The Albion Guide charts 14 castles in the county; this is one of them. The nearest railway station, Chesterfield, is under a kilometre away. Nearby castles include Bolsover Castle and Castle Hill motte (Derbyshire).

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