St Edmund's Church and Churchyard, Castleton
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St Edmund's Church and Churchyard, Castleton
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 17 May 2014
The church stands just off the main street in Castleton. It dates from the twelfth century, having been originally built as a garrison chapel for the soldiers in Peveril Castle. Some of the original Norman features still remain. It is a Grade II* listed building (English Heritage Building ID: 82479 http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-82479-church-of-st-edmund-castleton-derbyshire British Listed Buildings). http://www.castletonvillage.co.uk/page52.html A brief history of St Edmund's Church
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Image Location
Latitude
53.342519
Longitude
-1.776019