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Peveril Castle Photo Gallery

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Peveril Castle keep
Peveril Castle keep
Historical re-enactment
English Heritage sponsors frequent historical re-enactments at Peveril Castle. Here an actor tells of his life and times as a huntsman in the Middle Ages
Peveril Castle keep
The Keep
Cave Dale
Looking down into Cave Dale from the castle grounds. The steep dales to east and west acted as natural defences for Peveril Castle. Here you can clearly see the walking trail running up Cave Dale. This is a popular route up to the hills over Castleton.
Stone walling in the castle bailey
Remnants of sone wall and a gate in the lower bailey - the enclosure that held the living quarters and outbuildings for those who lived at Peveril.
Stone wall in the keep
Closeup of the wall inside the keep. Here you can clearly see how weathering has eaten away at the stone.
Interior of the keep
Looking down into the Interior of the castle keep
   


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