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Listed Building: WILLERSLEY CASTLE (1248280)

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Grade II*
Authority Historic England
Volume/Map/Item 668, 2, 12
Date assigned 22 June 1950
Date last amended

Description

'1. WILLERSLEY LANE 1390 CROMFORD Willersley Castle (formerly listed under Matlock) SK 2957 2/12 22.6.50. II* 2. 1792. Architect, William Thomas of London. Built for Sir Richard Arkwright (who died before completion). Freestone; 3 storeys; 7 plain recessed sash windows; stringcourses. The centre-piece is defined by projecting round turrets over full height. Embattled throughout. A large and severe castellated house in extensive grounds. The interior retains a fine oval hall with galleries on upper storeys. Listing NGR: SK2964857226'.

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Sources (1)

  • Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1248280?section=official-list-entry.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 2964 5722 (point)
Map sheet SK25NE
Civil Parish CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2025 1:19PM

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