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Duffield CastleDuffield Castle is an 11th century stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Henry de Ferrers, Earl of Derby. In 1886 and 1957, excavations on the large low motte and wide bailey ditch, uncovered the foundations of a magnificent square Norman keep, with a forebuilding and a deep well. Sadly the keep, one of the largest in England is only five courses of sandstone ashlar high, after being taken and destroyed in 1266, by the Royalist forces of Henry III.Duffield Castle is located in the centre of Duffield, off Milford Road. 5 miles north of Derby on the A6. The site is owned by The National Trust and is freely accessible in daylight hours, by steep steps from Milford Road. Car parking is by the side of the road. Weather Forecast Find the best deal, compare prices of Derby accommodation and read what other travellers have to say about accommodation in Derby at TripAdvisor
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