Bakewell Castle is a 12th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, which was possibly founded during the Anarchy, in the reign of King Stephen. The motte has a shallow depression in the top and is partly encased by a ditch, which divides it from its large square bailey. Excavations between 1969 and 1971, found that the castle had intermittent occupation. 2 miles south is Haddon Hall and 8 miles south-west is Pilsbury Castle.