Riber Castle Matlock Town, England

Riber
Riber Castle is probably one of Derbyshire's best known landmarks. It dominates the country side around Matlock. It is perched on a hill 260 metres (850 feet) above sea level, which is about 200 metres (600 feet) above Matlock. dawarwickphotography all photos →

1868. Built by John Smedley. A large castellated mansion, the nucleus having square 3-storeyed towers at the angles, and the site enclosed by battlemented curtain-walls with out-towers.

Location map of Riber Castle, Matlock Town, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Riber Castle, Matlock Town, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Matlock Town, England
Coordinates
53.1277360° N, 1.5429320° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1868

Article Info

Page Title
Riber Castle
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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