The Stones, Castleton Explained

The Stones is a short street located in Castleton, Derbyshire.[1] The street connects Market Place at the Castleton War Memorial, crossing the Peakhole Water before meeting Goosehill.[2] [3]

The street features a popular photography spot on the Goosehill bridge, looking towards the 17th century residences.[4] Peveril Castle overlooks the street.[5]

History

The road is referred to in 1761 church records from St Edmund's Church, where its original name, Slippery Stones is used for a baptism record for George, son of John Hall, Slippery Stones.[6] The Hall family historically lived at the nearby Castleton Hall.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2024-02-19 . Former Peak District Grade II listed coach house up for auction . 2024-07-07 . Derbyshire Live . en-GB . 0307-1235.
  2. Book: Guides, Rough . Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks The Peak District (Travel Guide eBook) . 2022-10-15 . Apa Publications (UK) Limited . 978-1-83905-882-0 . en.
  3. Book: Banay, Rachel . Let's Go 2009 Britain . 2008-11-25 . Macmillan . 978-0-312-38709-9 . en.
  4. Web site: A Derbyshire photographer shares his best views in the Peak District . 2024-07-07 . Great British Life . en.
  5. Book: Clarke, Liam . Castleton Through Time . 2011-09-15 . Amberley Publishing Limited . 978-1-4456-2730-4 . en.
  6. Web site: 2007 . Castleton History . live.
  7. Book: Clarke, Liam . Castleton A History . 2014-05-15 . Amberley Publishing Limited . 978-1-4456-3990-1 . en.

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