CODNOR CASTLE

It was built in the early 13th Century overlooking the Erewash Valley, a mile to the east of the the village of Codnor. It had a stone three storey keep and a strong curtain wall and ditch, flanked by round towers. The castle has been in ruins since the late 1600’s and little now remains apart from some low stretches of walls and part of two towers. Access to it is not easy from Codnor itself by car, the best access is via Aldercar and Aldercar Lane.

Photo Heanor & District Local History Society