Chesterfield castle

Has been described as a Questionable Uncertain

There are no visible remains

NameChesterfield castle
Alternative NamesCastrum de Chestrefeld
Historic CountryDerbyshire
Modern AuthorityDerbyshire
1974 AuthorityDerbyshire
Civil ParishChesterfield

Single doubtful mention of 'Castrum de Chestrefeld' made in 1266.

Gatehouse Comments

Smith writes this is Tapton, which is only 900m north from parish church, although on other side of river. Doubtful as separate site from Tapton, although may refer to the town's administrative centre as castle was a flexibly used term. If so this this would be a manor house of William Brewer, who was granted the manor in 1204 along with the right to hold two weekly markets and an annual eight-day fair. Before this the manor was part of the royal manor of Newbold. Certainly Brewer would need someone to administer the market and collect tolls and such a person would need a house of some status and strong enough to resist thieves. Given map reference for Chesterfield market place.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSK382710
Latitude53.2354507446289
Longitude-1.42867994308472
Eastings438200
Northings371000
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Books

  • Smith, Michael E., 1992, Castles and Manor Houses in and around Derbyshire (Derby)
  • King, D.J.C., 1983, Castellarium Anglicanum (London: Kraus) Vol. 1 p. 111
  • Harvey, Alfred, 1911, Castles and Walled Towns of England (London: Methuen and Co)

Primary Sources

  • Riley, H.T. (ed), 1865, Willelmi Rishanger ... cronica et annales (Rolls Series 28) Vol. 2 p. 48 online copy