English Heritage sites near Derwent Parish
PEVERIL CASTLE
5 miles from Derwent Parish
Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.
HOB HURST'S HOUSE
14 miles from Derwent Parish
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.
MONK BRETTON PRIORY
16 miles from Derwent Parish
The substantial ruins of a Cluniac monastery, with an unusually well-marked ground plan, an almost complete west range and a 15th-century gatehouse.
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW
16 miles from Derwent Parish
The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.
NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE
16 miles from Derwent Parish
A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.
SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
20 miles from Derwent Parish
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian mansion built in 1724-29, with an immensely columned exterior. Roofless since 1919, when its interiors were dismantled and some exported to America.
No churches found in Derwent Parish
Pubs in Derwent Parish
Ladybower Inn
An old coaching inn refurbished to a high standard. With a reputation for quality locally sourced food and up to four real ales to enjoy overlooking Ladybower reservoir. Serves both bar and restaurant meals.