The Castle

The Castle is a Grade I listed structure located in Tutbury. It features ruins from the 12th century, including a chapel. The north-east gateway dates back to the early 14th century, while the majority of the castle was built in the 15th century and later. The current entrance is through the south wall of the former King's Lodging, which was constructed between 1631 and 1635, on the site of the earlier great hall and solar, remnants of which still exist. To the west, the motte is topped by a folly keep known as Julius's Tower, built in the early 19th century. To the east is the South Tower, which consists of two adjoining towers from around 1442 to 1450. The curtain wall extends north-east to a small tower and the North Tower, built around 1450, which leads to the North-East Gateway, known as John of Gaunt's Gateway, featuring early 14th-century fabric with 15th-century towers. In the bailey, the remains of the Norman chapel can be found. The castle has long been owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and was founded by Henry de Ferrers. Notably, Mary Queen of Scots was confined here on several occasions.