Hill forts · East Midlands
Mam Tor Hillfort
In or near Edale.
Mam Tor Hillfort — a hill fort in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mam Tor Hillfort is a hill fort located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mam Tor Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its significant archaeological remains, reflecting its historical importance in early British settlement.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3503, -1.8099
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Castleton
- Postcode
- S33 8WA
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1070600085 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mam Tor Hillfort?
- Mam Tor Hillfort is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WA), in the parish of Castleton.
- What is Mam Tor Hillfort?
- Mam Tor Hillfort — a hill fort in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mam Tor Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WA.
- Is Mam Tor Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Mam Tor Hillfort is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mam Tor Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Mam Tor Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mam Tor Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WA.