Durham Castle

Durham Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Durham Castle - view from within the Castle's courtyard
LocationDurham, England, United Kingdom
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)
Reference370bis
Inscription1986 (10th Session)
Extensions2008
Area8.79 ha (0.0339 sq mi)
Coordinates54°46′29″N 1°34′34″W / 54.77472°N 1.57611°W / 54.77472; -1.57611

Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England. It is the former residence of the Bishop of Durham. University College, Durham is there since 1837.

Together with Durham Cathedral, the castle is a World Heritage Site in England since 1986. It is open to the general public to visit through guided tours.[1]

  1. "Durham Castle - Durham World Heritage Site". www.durhamworldheritagesite.com. Retrieved 2020-08-09.

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