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	Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District National park
		Castleton, a former lead mining village nestles in the hills dividing Dark Peak and White Peak in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park.
		The Dark Peak to the north of Castleton and the less rugged and wild White Peak to the south are traversed by hundreds of footpaths and rights of way.
		Castleton is very popular with walkers and day trippers who outnumber locals during the summer.
	www.countrycottagesonline.com /Castleton_Derbyshire_a_Guide_and_Self-catering_accommodation.htm (1033 words)

	Castleton village in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park
		Castleton is an outstandingly pretty village situated at the head of the lovely Vale of Hope, in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District National Park.
		It is surrounded on 3 sides by steep hills and the mighty bulk of Mam Tor looms high, 2 miles to the north west of the village.
		On a hill, overlooking Castleton, is the ancient Peveril Castle.
	www.derbyshireuk.net /castleton.html (709 words)

	Castleton, Vermont, New England, USA
		It seems most probable that Castleton was chosen for its pleasant and prosperous sound, but also may have been in honor of a Castleton (or Castletown) in England, all of which may have been familiar to Benning Wentworth and the grantees.
		In 1778-1779 Fort Warren was built on a promontory overlooking the road from Hubbardton to the north, part of a defense line for the northern frontier; it was named for Colonel Gideon Warren of Tinmouth, commander of the Fifth Regiment of Vermont Militia at that time.
		Hyde was born at Hyde Park in 1779 and moved to Castleton as a youngster.
	www.virtualvermont.com /towns/castleton.html (680 words)

	Castleton
		Castleton lies in the county of Derbyshire, approximately 200 miles north of London, 15 miles west of Sheffield and 25 miles east of Manchester.
		The Romans mined lead in Castleton and a unique stone known as Blue John was excavated, worked and shipped to Rome at that time.
		The village of Castleton is dominated by Peveril castle.
	www.cambion.co.uk /Main/castleto.htm (664 words)

	GeoTopics @ GeoNet
		Castleton - A honey pot in the Peak District
		Castleton lies towards the north of the National Park.
		Castleton is a one of the Peak Districts most popular honey pots.
	www.bennett.karoo.net /topics/castleton.html (515 words)

	Castleton Rocks
		Castleton is located in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside, for many people it is a place for walking, rambling and hang gliding, with its beautiful peaks and rolling hillsides it makes the perfect place for enjoying some peace and quiet and getting away from it all.
		Castleton is home to the well known mineral "Blue John", the only known place in the world where this stone can be found, and its limestone beds hold fossils millions of years old.
		It is assumed that the reader is aware and responsible for their actions and I am not to be held responsible for the safety of anyone visiting this area of their own free will.
	www.castleton-rocks.com (262 words)

	Castleton, Vermont -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
		Castleton was a crossroad during the American Revolution.
		The road from the north was the route of American retreat before Burgoyne protected by Colonel Seth Warner's rear guard action at the Battle of Hubbardton, July 7, 1777.
		There are no markers between Castleton and the Hubbardton Battlefield, but there should be one about two miles south of the battlefield.
	www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute4/castleton (611 words)

	Castleton -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Castleton is a (A settlement smaller than a town) village in the (Click link for more info and facts about Derbyshire) Derbyshire (Click link for more info and facts about Peak District) Peak District, in (A division of the United Kingdom) England.
		The road leading west, to Chapel-en-le-Frith and (A city in northwestern England (30 miles east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England) Manchester, used to be over Mam Tor, until a landslide swept the road away.
		Facilities in Castleton include a (Inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips)) youth hostel, and several (A building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services) hotels and (Tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals) pubs.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/castleton.htm (347 words)

	Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn \| B&B in Castleton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Castleton is an ideal base from which to explore the Peak District National Park.
		Castleton village sits at the very top of the White Peak, close to the Dark Peak, so it's possible to enjoy both contrasting areas.
		Within the village of Castleton itself, you'll find the famous Blue John Cavern.
	www.cheshirecheeseinn.co.uk /castleton.htm (350 words)

	GENUKI: Castleton, Derbyshire
		A Description of Castleton and Directory for Castleton, Hope and Hathersage, with the villages of Bradwell, Brough and neighbourhoods transcribed from Pigot and Co's Commercial Directory for Derbyshire, 1835 by Rosemary Lockie.
		There is a reproduction of Castleton township survey Map of 1819, and (in contrast) an aerial view of modern Castleton on the Peakland Heritage site - use the 'Digging Deeper' menu, selecting the 'Community Closeups' option.
		Castleton retains one interesting local custom, for May 29th, or Oakapple Day, is still honoured in a curious way.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/DBY/Castleton (531 words)

	CHUSD #42 - Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Principal of Castleton Elementary School, holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English from the University of Vermont.
		This is her eighth year at Castleton Elementary School and her 22nd year at Castleton Free Library where she serves as director and children's librarian.
		Castleton Village School Secretary, has worked for the Castleton Schools for 19 years, the past eight as CVS School Secretary.
	www.chusd.k12.vt.us /staffbio.shtml (5611 words)

	Castleton
		You have to produce a report for them outlining what Castleton has to offer as a tourist location for people of all ages.
		Castleton is one of the main tourist centres of the Peak District.
		Locate some photographs of Castleton from the web sites to entice the tourists to visit and copy them into your report and add some captions.
	www.sln.org.uk /geography/enquiry/we31.htm (325 words)

	Castleton, Derbyshire, England
		Should you decline to comply with this warning, a leather winged demon of the night will soar from the deep malevolent caverns of the white peak into the shadowy moonlit sky and, with a thirst for blood on its salivating fangs, search the very threads of time for the throbbing of your heartbeat.
		Castleton lies in the Hope Valley between the Dark and the White Peak areas of the Peak District.
		The Dark Peak to the north is the area of the Gritstone edges, some of the more well known being Froggart Edge and Kinder Downfall, whereas the White Peak to the south is the area with the Limestone plateaus.
	www.derbyshireguide.co.uk /travel/castleton.htm (1475 words)

	Castleton to Edale
		Apart from doing the "tourist bit" in Castleton itself there are no less than four show caves open to the public; Peak Cavern, Speedwell, Treak Cliff and Blue John; plus a highly recommended off-route spur to Lose Hill.
		Castleton is a gem of a village - stone-built, haphazard, attractive, and ringed by hills.
		Castleton is well seen, of course (though unfortunately the cement works are prominent from here), but perhaps the most inviting scene is the ridge path down to Hollins Cross and on to Black Tor and Lose Hill.
	www.jbutler.org.uk /e2e/WhitePeak/w4/index.shtml (1940 words)

	Affordable Web Design Services in North Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Castleton Interactive Web Designs has been building affordable and web sites for over 7 years, and knows that both small and medium size businesses need good service and reasonable pricing.
		Castleton Interactive Web Designs customers also like the fact that we provide live sales and support.
		Castleton Interactive Web Designs is in business to provide low priced custom web design (new websites / redesign websites) and save you money.
	www.castletonwebdesigns.com (231 words)

	Castleton News
		Local news for Castleton, VT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
		Castleton, Vt. Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence by EPA
		CASTLETON, Vt. -- A legislative committee formed to heal the rift between the administration and faculty of the Vermont State College system has begun meeting to hear the concerns of everyone involved with the...
	www.topix.net /city/castleton-vt (734 words)

	Castleton Village Store -- Vermont Alliance of Independent Country Stores
		Castleton is 14 miles west of Rutland and 12 miles east of the N.Y. border.
		Castleton has an open house colonial day every August, We have one of Vermont's best wine shops within our store with expert wine advice.
		Built in 1811, this Federal Style home was the third residence of the Higley family that moved to Castleton in 1779 and who becamse large landowners.
	www.vaics.org /vaics-castleton.html (359 words)

	Castleton, St. Mary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Shortly afterwards, Castleton Gardens became one of the great gardens of the Hemisphere with its rich variety of plants.
		In the past Castleton had over four (4000) thousand species of plants from the great English Garden at Kew.
		Nestled in the hills of St. Mary, Castleton Gardens is a haven for nature lovers who want a cool, quite place to relax.
	www.jnht.com /gardens/castleton.html (293 words)

	Castleton Caverns - Peak, Blue John, Treak Cliff & Speedwell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Castleton Caverns comprise The Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, Speedwell Cavern (all clustered around the Winnats pass) and the great Peak Cavern, just outside Castleton itself.
		The Blue John Cavern is at the top of the hill and is reached from Castleton either by walking up the hillside or by going up Winnats Pass and turning down the old Mam Tor road (now closed between the Blue John Mine and Treak Cliff).
		It descends a long series of steps to reach a large chamber known as Crystalised Cavern, which is followed by Lord Mulgrave's Dining-Room and the Variegated Cavern, all of which contain fine formations and interesting minerals.
	www.cressbrook.co.uk /hopev/caves.htm (467 words)

	Castleton Vermont Town Travel Tourism real estate Castleton VT USA
		Historic Higley Homestead, Castleton, VT Located in the foothills of the Green Mountains in Western Vermont, is the historic Town of Castleton.
		The town is comprised of West Castleton, Hydeville, Bomoseen, and the Village of Castleton.
		And Castleton State College's fine and performing art departments are always putting on great shows.
	www.vtliving.com /towns/castleton (191 words)

	Castleton Kiwanis Home Page
		Since 1939 the Castleton Kiwanis Club has served the Castleton/Schodack community, which is located in southern Rensselaer County in the beautiful Hudson Valley of upstate New York.
		The Castleton Kiwanis Club sponsors a Key Club for high school students, a Builders Club for middle school students, and a K-Kids Club for elementary school students at the Schodack Central School District.
		If you might be interested in joining the Castleton Kiwanis and would like to attend a meeting as our guest and learn more about the Castleton Kiwanis, see Joining Kiwanis.
	www.vanrensselaerdivision.org /Castleton (314 words)

	Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, Information - the central heartland of the Peak District, with Castleton, Hope, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Hope Valley runs East-West between the gritstone of the 'Dark Peak' and the limestone outcrops and deep cut dales of the 'White Peak'.
		Castleton is a centre for visiting many of these old workings also to be seen at Bagshawe Cavern near Bradwell and at Poole's Cavern in Buxton.
		Blue John is turned into jewellery in Castleton's craft shops and the village is famous too for its Christmas lights and the ancient Garland Ceremony held every May.
	www.cressbrook.co.uk /hopev/castletn.htm (463 words)

	Castleton Award
		Named for the late Dr. Kenneth Castleton, the prize for the winning entry is $1,000.
		The winner of the award is expected to make a personal 30minute presentation of his or her entry during the annual conference.
		Entries are judged both on the originality and thoroughness of the investigative work and the literary quality of the essay.
	www.arara.org /castletn.html (447 words)

	Singita: Private Game Reserve - South Africa - The Place of Miracles
		Once a private bush retreat, Castleton Camp has opened its doors for the exclusive use of families and small groups of up to twelve guests.
		Six private, air-conditioned, ensuite cottages are set on Africa’s rolling savannah and overlook a waterhole visited by a wide variety of animals.
		Castleton caters for the discerning traveller who has earned personalised service in an elegant bush atmosphere.
	www.singita.com /site/lodges/castleton.asp (127 words)

	Thomas Kinkade Gallery in Castleton on AroundIndy.com
		Visit the Thomas Kinkade Gallery in Castleton Square Mall.
		Widely regarded as the foremost living "Painter of Light," Kinkade uses techniques perfected by a group of 19th century American painters known as Luminists.
		Castleton Square Mall, 6020 East 82nd St, Indianapolis, Marion County.
	www.aroundindy.com /kinkadecastleton.php (2416 words)

	China & Dinnerware / Castleton at Unlimited, Ltd. The Antique Mall
		It is a cream background with platinum trim at the outer rim and around the center section.
		CASTLETON LILY OF VALLEY PLACE SETTING - We are offering you a 4 piece place setting of Castleton china in their lovely Lily of the Valley pattern.
		All pieces have the gold intact and all are marked on the back with the fl Castleton backstamp and the pattern name.
	pages.tias.com /848/InventoryPage/788/1.html (299 words)

	Castleton - High Peak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A centre for Hope Valley, this large village is renowned for its ancient castle and some of Europe's most spectacular caverns which are open to the public.
		Peveril Castle, ruined and incomplete though it is, has sufficient of its structure remaining to make the steep walk up to it from Castleton well worth while and it is the largest castle of its period to survive in the county.
		Besides the shell of the keep, much of the curtain wall survives, and within it the foundations of other buildings can be traced.
	www.highpeak.co.uk /hp/h_castbd.htm (298 words)

	Castleton Fire Company Inc. @ Firehouse.com Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Castleton Fire Company, Inc. proudly protects 2600 people living in an area of 4 square miles.
		A disastrous fire in 1871 proved to be the stimulus for organizing a fire department.
		That fire destroyed most of Castleton's business section and required that fire departments from Albany and Hudson be called to help extinguish the blaze.
	departments.firehouse.com /dept/CastletonNY (236 words)

	Castleton (Schodack, Rensselaer County, NY) Volunteer Ambulance
		We are all not only members of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, but residents of the Town of Schodack.
		Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, 1700 Brookview Road, Castleton, NY 12033 518-732-2563
		Captain and crew coordinate with Schodack Valley FD Chief Steve Kelly.
	www.schodack.org /911/cvas.htm (339 words)

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