Parwich; The Castle

In the civil parish of Parwich.
In the historic county of Derbyshire (Modern Authority of Derbyshire, 1974 county of Derbyshire).

Smith writes there is archeological evidence of a fortification here. The South Peak Archaeological Survey 1986-88 writes this feature, though known as 'the castle' is quarry spoil. Certainly these low mounds on a hillside outside the village would be an unlikely place to build a castle when a very motte like natural hill lies in the village.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
This site is rejected as a medieval fortification or palace.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SK191538

Modern Map from

Good for landscape form and features

Modern Map from

Good for general location

Air Photo from

1st edition OS Map from

Sources of information, references and further reading

Books

Smith, Michael E., 1992, Castles and Manor Houses in and around Derbyshire (Derby)
Hill, R.K.W. and Hill, A.S., 1986-88, The South Peak Archaeological Survey p110

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