Hi everyone. Peveril castle is an 11th Century castle situated on a limestone outcrop overlooking the beautiful town of Castleton in the Peak District. Construction of the castle is thought to have commenced after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The castle was constructed in a triangular shape. Due to its positioning it not only provided a good view of approaching enemies. But also ensured the castle had a very good defensive position. The castle comprised of numerous rooms and kitchens, as well as a Chapel. The keep was added around 1176 at the request of Henry the second.
The castles future:
John of Gaunt's ownership marked the start of Peveril Castle's decline. He was the richest nobleman in England and held several castles. As Peveril Castle was relatively unimportant, John decided not to maintain it and in 1374 gave orders to strip the lead from the buildings for re-use at [Pontefract Castle](en.wikipedia.o.... It was inherited by his son [Henry Bolingbroke](en.wikipedia.o..., later King Henry IV, and remained under royal control, administered by the [Duchy of Lancaster](en.wikipedia.o.... During the 15th century, Peveril became less important as administrative functions were moved elsewhere. Although other castles administered by the Duchy of Lancaster were repaired in 1480, there is no indication that this happened at Peveril. A survey conducted for the Duchy in 1561 revealed that Peveril was in a state of decay, and as a result, along with [Donnington](en.wikipedia.o..., was one of two castles that were subsequently abandoned. The castle however hosted local courts until 1600. A survey in 1609 found that Peveril was "very ruinous and serveth for no use". At some point in the post-medieval period the keep's facing stone was removed from three sides. The steep slope prevented the removal of the stone from the fourth side. At one point, the castle was used to house animals. ref: en.wikipedia.o...
So the castle stood for a few hundred years, until it had eventually served its purpose and was left to ruin in the 16th Century.
Today it serves as a reminder of the once rich defensive past we had in England.
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