Castles · East Midlands
Castleton Town Defences
In or near Edale.
Castleton Town Defences — a castle in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hope · 2.9 km
About
Castleton Town Defences is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Castleton Town Defences are located in the East Midlands and represent a significant example of medieval fortifications. This castle structure was designed to protect the town of Castleton from potential invasions. The defences include remnants of walls and towers, showcasing the strategic military architecture of the period. Visitors can explore the site's historical significance in the context of local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3421, -1.7732
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Castleton
- Postcode
- S33 8WU
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Hope — 2.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287389 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castleton Town Defences?
- Castleton Town Defences is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WU), in the parish of Castleton.
- What is Castleton Town Defences?
- Castleton Town Defences — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Castleton Town Defences?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WU.
- Does Castleton Town Defences charge admission?
- Castleton Town Defences typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castleton Town Defences?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WU.