Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle
The Wall Walk at Bolsover Castle
Location within Derbyshire
General information
LocationBolsover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Coordinates53°13′53″N 1°17′49″W / 53.23139°N 1.29694°W / 53.23139; -1.29694
Official nameBolsover Castle
Designated9 October 1981
Reference no.1012496
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated23 March 1989
Reference no.1108976
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Bolsover Castle is in the town of Bolsover (grid reference SK471707), in the north-east of the English county of Derbyshire. Built in the early 17th century, the present castle lies on the earthworks and ruins of the 12th-century medieval castle; the first structure of the present castle was built between 1612 and 1617 by Sir Charles Cavendish. The site is now in the care of the English Heritage charity, as both a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.