Peveril Castle Castleton - Mam Tor in background
Peveril Castle stands in an impregnable position on a clifftop above Castleton, flanked by the steep side of Cavedale it has impressive views in all directions The castle bears the name of William Peveril, he was granted the title of bailiff of the Royal Manors of the Peak - in effect the King's agent for the Royal Forest of the Peak - after the Norman conquest of 1066. Peveril created Castleton and in 1080 he fortified the site of the present castle and constructed a wooden keep - these buildings were converted into stone. However, Peveril's son (also called William) became too independent for Henry II, and in 1155 the King confiscated the Peveril estates and the castle has belonged to the Crown or the Duchy of Lancaster ever since. The castle fell into disuse after and by the 17th century only the keep was in use - as a courthouse. When this was abandoned the castle gradually became ruined until what remained was restored this century.
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