Where is Glossop Castle?

Glossop Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 7QH), in the parish of High Peak, unparished area.

How do I get to Glossop Castle?

The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Old Glossop. Drivers can use postcode SK13 7QH.

Is Glossop Castle a protected site?

Yes — Glossop Castle is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Glossop Castle charge admission?

Glossop Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Glossop Castle?

The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 7QH.

Castles · East Midlands

Glossop Castle

In or near Old Glossop.

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Glossop Castle (also known as Mouselow Castle) is a Norman earthwork north of Glossop, off Hilltop Road, 14 miles (23 km) east of Manchester, on the A57. The site is visible from the main road, standi

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Hadfield · 0.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The castle is a Norman earthwork motte-and-bailey fortress, founded by William Peverel. The Norman castle sits on an old Celtic hilltop site, possibly a hillfort. The earthworks have been damaged by quarrying and the position of the bailey has been lost. The site is a Scheduled Monument.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.4563, -1.9592
County: Derbyshire
District: High Peak
Parish: High Peak, unparished area
Postcode: SK13 7QH
Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
Nearest railway station: Hadfield — 0.7 km

Sources

wikipedia: Glossop Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glossop Castle?: Glossop Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 7QH), in the parish of High Peak, unparished area.
What is Glossop Castle?: Glossop Castle (also known as Mouselow Castle) is a Norman earthwork north of Glossop, off Hilltop Road, 14 miles (23 km) east of Manchester, on the A57. The site is visible from the main road, standi
How do I get to Glossop Castle?: The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Old Glossop. Drivers can use postcode SK13 7QH.
Is Glossop Castle a protected site?: Yes — Glossop Castle is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Glossop Castle charge admission?: Glossop Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Glossop Castle?: The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 7QH.

Plan your visit

About

Photo gallery

Protected designations

From the Wikipedia article

Background

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Where to eat & stay near Glossop Castle

Places to stay

Places to eat & drink

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