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'.
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Sources (1)
- SDR19551 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.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 2964 5722 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK25NE |
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 21 2025 1:19PM