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Castleton, Derbyshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Castleton, Derbyshire

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Castleton, Derbyshire history

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Castleton was mentioned as Pechesers in Domesday Book in 1086 where “Arnbiorn and Hundingr held the land of William Peverel’s castle in Castleton” University of Sheffield archaeologists are investigating ‘Castle of the Peak’

Castleton, Derbyshire geography / climate

Castleton is situated between the gritstone plateau of the Dark Peak to the north and the gentler limestone scenery of the White Peak. Alexander von Humboldt visited caves near Castleton and Buxton in June 1790 to investigate the region’s geological structures.

Education

Castleton Church of England Primary School is located within the village. It was rated as ‘good’ in its 2017 Ofsted inspection. From October 2017, the school and surrounding area featured in the ident used by Channel 4.

Tourism

Castleton attracts many tourists, and there are multiple pubs (some with accommodation), tea shops and guest houses to supply their needs. It is also a major walking centre, where routes up Cave Dale, Winnats Pass, Mam Tor and Hollins Cross meet. There are four “show caves” to visit, Blue John Cavern, Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Speedwell Cavern.

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Best Castleton, Derbyshire places to visit

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Castleton, Derbyshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Castleton, Derbyshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Castleton, Derbyshire’s information audio spots:

Hope Valley, Derbyshire The Hope Valley is a rural area centred on the village of Hope, Derbyshire, in the Peak District. The name also applies to the post town that includes the surrounding villages.

St Peter’s Church, Hope The Domesday Book records that Hope, Derbyshire, had a church. The present parish church dates from the 14th and 15th century with modifications to the chancel dating from 1882. The church has two ancient crosses in its grounds.

St Edmund’s Church, Castleton St Edmund’s Church, Castleton is a Grade II* listed parish church in Castleton, Derbyshire. It is located in the centre of Castleton in the area.

Peak Cavern The Peak Cavern, also known as the Devil’s Arse, is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire. Water flows through and out of the cave, which has the largest cave entrance in Britain.

Peveril Castle Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century castle overlooking the village of Castleton in Derbyshire. It was the main settlement (or caput) of the feudal barony of William Peverel. The castle has views across the Hope Valley and Cave Dale. It is protected as a scheduled monument and Grade I listed building.

St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell is a Grade II listed parish church in Bradwell, Derbyshire. It was built in the 1930s and is located in the town of Bradwell.

The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale, is a Grade II listed parish church in Derbyshire. The church is located in the centre of Edale in Edale.

Mam Tor Mam Tor is a 517 m (1,696 ft) hill near Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire. Its name means “mother hill” because frequent landslips on its eastern face have resulted in a multitude of “mini-hills” beneath it. The hill is crowned by a late Bronze Age and early Iron Age univallate hill fort, and two Bronze Age bowl barrows.

Odin Mine Odin Mine is a disused lead mine in the Peak District National Park. It lies on a site of 25 hectares near the village of Castleton, England. It is the oldest documented mine in Derbyshire and thought to be one of the oldest in England.

Rushup Edge Rushup Edge is a ridge in the Derbyshire Peak District. The ridge’s highest point is Lord’s Seat at 550 m (1,804 ft), while Mam Tor lies at its eastern end.

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