Castles · East Midlands
Melandra Castle
In or near Old Glossop.
Melandra Castle — a castle in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dinting · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Melandra Castle is a castle located in 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: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Melandra Castle is a historic site located in the East Midlands. It is the remains of a Roman fort dating back to the 1st century AD, known for its archaeological significance. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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: node/249330510 (ODbL)
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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 — a castle in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Melandra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dinting, about 1.2 km away. The nearest town is Old Glossop. 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.
- Does Melandra Castle charge admission?
- Melandra Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- 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.