Twelfth century tower keep castle, including sites of an eleventh century motte and bailey castle, an Anglian cemetery and a Romano-British settlement

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History & significance

Peveril Castle is a twelfth century tower keep castle situated within the High Peak of Derbyshire, England. The stone keep, constructed in the Norman period, stands prominently on a naturally defensible rocky outcrop and represents a significant example of early Norman military architecture in the region. The castle occupies a site of considerable historical depth, incorporating the remains of an eleventh century motte and bailey fortification, whilst the broader landscape contains evidence of earlier settlement phases including an Anglian cemetery and Romano-British occupation. This succession of occupation across multiple periods illustrates the strategic importance of this elevated location from antiquity through the medieval period.

Twelfth century tower keep castle, including sites of an eleventh century motte and bailey castle, an Anglian cemetery and a Romano-British settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015109. View the official record →

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