History Medieval The original castle was built by the Peverel family in the 12th century and became Crown property in 1155 when William Peverel the Younger died. The Ferrers family who were Earls of Derby laid claim to the Peverel property.
History Medieval The original castle was built by.. the Peverel family in the 12th century an:d became Crown property in 1155 when William Peverel the Younger d?ied. The Ferrers family who were Earls of Derby laid claim to the Peverel property.