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Peveril Castle (English Heritage)
Image: An exterior shot of Peveril Castle
Market Place
Castleton
Hope Valley
S33 8WQ
Derbyshire
England
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Website
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www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=68
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English Heritage
Description
Perched high above the pretty village of Castleton, the castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District. Founded soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066 by William Peverel, one of King William's most trusted knights, it played an important role in guarding the Peak Forest area.
Following extensive conservation work on the keep, a walk-way erected at first floor level enables visitors to enter two chambers previously inaccessible: a medieval garderobe, and a small room with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Available resources
Attack and Defend a Castle Discovery Visit
; Guided tour (Resource); Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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