Castles · East Midlands
Greasley
In or near Brinsley.
Greasley — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langley Mill · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- 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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Official information
Greasley is a civil parish in Nottinghamshire that includes several villages and is known for its rural heritage. The parish council maintains recreational areas and organizes community events, fostering local engagement and activities.
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
- Phone
- 01773688848
- Nearest railway station
- Langley Mill — 4.1 km
- Opening
- 9.00am - 2.30pm, Monday to Friday
- 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.
- What is Greasley?
- Greasley — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greasley?
- The nearest railway station is Langley Mill, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG16 2AB.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Langley Mill, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG16 2AB.