Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Melandra Castle
In or near Old Glossop.
Melandra Castle — archaeological in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dinting · 1.2 km
About
Melandra Castle is a archaeological located in england east midlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Melandra Castle is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It features the remains of a Roman fort, which provides insight into military life during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site is significant for its historical context and contributes to the understanding of Roman Britain. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the fort's role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4522, -1.9878
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- High Peak, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK13 0JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Dinting — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: n249330510 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q4788242 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melandra Castle?
- Melandra Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 0JL), in the parish of High Peak, unparished area.
- What is Melandra Castle?
- Melandra Castle — archaeological in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Melandra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dinting, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK13 0JL.
- Is Melandra Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Melandra Castle is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Melandra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dinting, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 0JL.