Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Durham Castle
Durham Castle — Grade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Durham Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1072. It covers approximately 9 km². Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Part of Durham Castle and Cathedral. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7749°, -1.5756°.
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Heritage listing
Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham. Designated since 1986 as a cultural World Heritage Site in England, along with Durham Cathedral, the castle is open to the general public to visit, but only through guided tours, since it is in use as a working building and is home to over 100 students.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham. Designated since 1986 as a cultural World Heritage Site in England, along with Durham Cathedral, the castle is open to the general public to visit, but only through guided tours, since it is in use as a working building and is home to over 100 students. The castle stands on top of a hill above the River Wear on Durham's peninsula, opposite Durham Cathedral (grid reference NZ274423).
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Background
History
Construction of the castle, of the motte and bailey design favoured by the Normans, began in 1072 under the orders of William the Conqueror, six years after the Norman conquest of England, and soon after the Normans first came to the North. The construction took place under the supervision of Waltheof, Earl of Northumbria, until he rebelled against William and was executed in 1076. Stone for the new buildings was cut from the cliffs below the walls and moved up using winches. The holder of the office of the bishop of Durham, Bishop Walcher at the time, was appointed by the king to exercise royal authority on his behalf, with the castle being his seat. The prince-bishops were entitled to…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7749, -1.5756
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1072
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.dur.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q752266 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Durham Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Durham Castle, April 2017 (14) (33459522640).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham Castle?
- Durham Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3HB), in the parish of City of Durham.
- When was Durham Castle built?
- Built or established in 1072.
- Is Durham Castle a listed building?
- Durham Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does Durham Castle charge admission?
- Durham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Durham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3HB.