Peveril Castle, Medieval castle in Castleton, England
Peveril Castle occupies a limestone outcrop high above the village of Castleton, with its remaining stone walls visible across the Hope Valley.
The castle appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 and became a significant stronghold during the Norman conquest of England under William Peveril.
The castle functioned as the administrative center for the Royal Forest of the Peak, managing regional hunting grounds and collecting taxes from local communities.
English Heritage maintains the site, which opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM and contains exhibits about medieval castle life in its visitor center.
The castle's garderobe, a medieval toilet system, remains intact within the keep walls, demonstrating early sanitation engineering in Norman fortifications.
Location: Castleton
Inception: 1080
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle
GPS coordinates: 53.34020,-1.77720
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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