Twelfth century tower keep castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Twelfth century tower keep castle is a castle in Derbyshire. The Albion Guide charts 14 castles in the county; this is one of them. The nearest railway station, Duffield, is under a kilometre away. Nearby castles include Horsley Castle and Codnor Castle.

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