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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

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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Location

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

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Record last edited

May 19 2022 8:05PM

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