UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() Durham Castle - view from within the Castle's courtyard | |
Location | Durham, England, United Kingdom |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
Reference | 370bis |
Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
Extensions | 2008 |
Area | 8.79 ha (0.0339 sq mi) |
Coordinates | 54°46′29″N 1°34′34″W / 54.77472°N 1.57611°W |
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]