Bakewell Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Bakewell, England.
The remains of Bakewell Castle consist of earthworks on Castle Hill, including a central mound and two enclosed courtyards forming a motte-and-bailey structure.
The castle's construction dates to either 924 under Edward the Elder against Mercian invasions or the 12th century when Ralf Gernon received the manor from Richard I.
The castle site represents the Norman influence on English defensive architecture, demonstrating the strategic methods used to control and protect medieval territories.
Visitors can access the archaeological site throughout the year, with the elevated position providing views across the surrounding Peak District National Park.
Archaeological excavations in 1969 and 1971 uncovered pottery fragments from the 12th or 13th century in the southern section of the bailey.
Location: Bakewell
GPS coordinates: 53.21560,-1.67017
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:06
Bakewell railway station
248 m
Bakewell Bridge
213 m
The Castle Inn
269 m
Granby House Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive)
386 m
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
393 m
The Peacock
299 m
The Queens Arms Hotel
306 m
Bakewell Post Office
368 m
Premises occupied by John Brocklehurst at SK 2189 6959
290 m
Denman House Premises Of Byways Cafe
367 m
Milford Bridge
277 m
Premises occupied by Bagshaws Estate Agents at SK 2184 6857
347 m
Trustees Savings Bank
388 m
Northern part of The Busy Bee Day Nursery at Newholme Hospital
379 m
National Westminster Bank
384 m
East platform wall at former Bakewell Railway Station
268 m
Drinking fountain at junction with Baslow Road and Coombs Road
161 m
Community Transport Office at Newholme Hospital
385 m
Former coal merchants ofice at former Bakewell Railway Station
194 m
Newholme Hospital (Main Building)
380 m
Wye Bank (Number 6)
251 m
Riversdale
270 m
Market Hall
333 m
Perimeter wall to gardens at ends and rear of Numbers 1-6 (Consecutive)
227 m
Bridge House and Bridgeway
271 m
Small stone building in garden of Coombs Hay (Coombs Hay not included)
194 m
Nurses home at rear of Newholme Hospital
363 m
Castle Hill House and stable block with gates adjoining Castle Hill House
173 mReviews
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