Dobroyd Castle | |
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Courtyard of Dobroyd Castle | |
Shown in West Yorkshire | |
General information | |
Coordinates | 53°42′37″N 2°6′29″W / 53.71028°N 2.10806°W |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | John Gibson |
Dobroyd Castle is an important historic building above the town of Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England.[1] It was built for John Fielden, local mill owner and son of Honest John Fielden the Social Reformer and MP.[2]
The building has had a varied past. First built as an extravagant mansion house, then it was used as a school, it then became a Buddhist Retreat centre and the building is currently used as an Activity Centre (Known as Robinwood) for Primary School Groups.[1] The castle has 66 rooms and is Grade II* listed.