Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTown defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle

Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle

England
List entry 1018868
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork fortifications associated with the medieval settlement at Castleton in Derbyshire. These defensive structures, which include bank and ditch formations, date to the medieval period and served to protect the town that developed in proximity to the Norman castle. The earthworks represent the physical remains of the town's perimeter defences and reflect the strategic importance of Castleton as a controlled settlement within the Peak District. The monument's survival as upstanding earthwork features provides archaeological evidence of medieval urban planning and settlement organisation in the region.

Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018868. View the official record →

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What is Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle?

Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork fortifications associated with the medieval settlement at Castleton in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018868.

Who is responsible for protecting Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle?

Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018868.

What other scheduled monuments are near Town defences 270m north and 350m north east of Peveril Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross known as Wheston Cross (6.8 km), Bowl barrow on Withery Low (8.1 km), One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill (8.4 km).

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