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 Peveril Castle, also known as Peak Castle, is the reason for the name of the town which grew up around it, Castleton. The castle was built by William Peveril, illegitimate son of William the Conqueror, in 1070/80. It was an important stronghold in the Royal Forest of the Peak and the stone keep was added in 1176.
The Bailiff of Peveril Castle was responsible for Forest officials and for organising royal hunting trips. When Edward I returned to London after hunting in the Forest in 1275, he sent instructions to the Bailiff of the Peak to have venison sent to the King’s Larder at Westminster.
Over a long period, Peveril Castle was used as a gaol. In 1403 a Little Longstone man was locked up and starved here for six days and only released after having his right hand cut off. But the castle was nearing the end of its useful life and three centuries later was in ruins.
Peveril Castle is open to visitors and there are wonderful views from the grounds.
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Castleton
Wonders of the Peak
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