A late 11th century castle erected on a rocky outcrop with two sheer sides, protected by a stone curtain wall and a square keep dating from 1176. The castle was abandoned at the beginning of the 14th century and now only the keep and part of the walls remain.
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A6187 at Castleton, 5 miles east of Chapel en le Frith |
Market Place, Castleton, Derbyshire S33 8WQ |
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