More information : [SK 27941792] CASTLE HILL [G.T.] (1)
Of the Castle at Gresley there only remains a hillock known as Castle Hill, near the Railway Station. (Listed under 'Castle Mounts with Attached Courts') (2). This feature, about 20' high, still exists and is locally known as Castle Knob (3). (2-3)
A prominent motte, part ditched part built around. Adjacent slopes are generally modern, the area is much disturbed and developed, but a fragment of ditch immediately West and a platform slope to the East are probably remains of the bailey earthworks. Published survey (25" 1960) correct. (4)
SK 279179. Motte and bailey at Castle Gresley. Scheduled. (5)
Earthwork motte of Medieval date seen as one large (15-50m) round positive feature. Mapped using good quality AP's. Centred at:-SK 2792 1791 (Morph No. FR.112.20.1)
Earthwork bailey of Medieval date seen as an incomplete asymmetric curvilinear enclosure, ??m by 70m, defined by 1 ditch. Internal and/or attached features are present. Mapped using good quality AP's. Centred at:-SK 2794 1786 (Morph No. FR.112.20.2)
Possible earthwork enclosure of Medieval date seen as an incomplete asymmetric curvilinear enclosure, ??m by 40m, defined by 1 ditch. Internal and/or attached features are present. Mapped using good quality AP's. Centred at:-SK 2795 1794 (Morph No. FR.112.20.3) (6) |