Castles · East Midlands
Greasley
Greasley — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Greasley is a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Greasley is a castle located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era, designation, or architects are not provided.
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Background
History
Greasley (then Griseleia) is mentioned in the Domesday Book as belonging to William Peverel and being worth ten shillings. The book includes reference to a church, a priest and woodland pasture. The present church of St Mary was built in the mid 15th century, and parts of the building were restored in 1753, 1772, 1832 and 1882. The nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1896, and there are 20th century vestries. The building is Grade II listed. The remains of Greasley Castle, a medieval fortified manor house, have been incorporated into a range of farm buildings. To the north, on the edge of High Park Wood, are the remains of Beauvale Priory, founded in 1343, and one of only nine Carthusian…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0200, -1.2700
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Greasley
- Postcode
- NG16 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Official site
- greasleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Greasley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greasley?
- Greasley is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG16 2AB), in the parish of Greasley.
- Does Greasley charge admission?
- Greasley typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Greasley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG16 2AB. It sits within the Broxtowe parliamentary constituency.