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The Stones

The Stones is a short street 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]

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References

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  4. "A Derbyshire photographer shares his best views in the Peak District". Great British Life. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  5. Clarke, Liam (2011-09-15). Castleton Through Time. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN   978-1-4456-2730-4.
  6. "Castleton History" (PDF). 2007.
  7. Clarke, Liam (2014-05-15). Castleton A History. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN   978-1-4456-3990-1.