Remains of Horsley Castle, Horsley - Amber Valley

A military royal castle from C12-C14, which overlooks the strategically important Derwent valley. The base of the small Norman keep partially survives. The area was quarried extensively in C19. Substantial masonry still remains, and walls are up to five metres high in places. The remains are in woodland under heavy scrub/ivy cover. There is some loss of stonework to the base of the keep and vegetation is extensive and intrusive.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Horsley Castle tower keep castle

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1009293

Local Planning Authority:

Amber Valley

Site Type:

Defence > Castle

Location

Building Name:

Remains of Horsley Castle

County:

Derbyshire

District / Borough:

Amber Valley

Parish:

Horsley

Parliamentary Constituency:

Amber Valley

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Unknown

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, CA