Forts · East Midlands
Bailey's Tump
In or near Bonsall.
Bailey's Tump is a fort in the United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
Bailey's Tump is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.1430°, -1.5393°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Bailey's Tump is a historical site in Matlock, originally a mound created from excavated spoil for the Derwent Valley Aqueduct. It served as an air defense site during World War II and features remains of ramparts that protected soldiers and equipment.
Place summary
Bailey's Tump is a fort located in Matlock Town, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1430, -1.5393
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Matlock Town
- Postcode
- DE4 3TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.derbyshireheritage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2376355956 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bailey's Tump?
- Bailey's Tump is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3TR), in the parish of Matlock Town.
- What is Bailey's Tump?
- Bailey's Tump is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bailey's Tump?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3TR.
- How do I get to Bailey's Tump?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3TR.