This Norman Castle is currently occupied by about 100 students, and in this post, you'll discover the ultimate list of facts about Durham Castle.
Interesting facts about Durham Castle
1. It was built in the 11th century
Durham Castle is a castle in England that was constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest. It was William the Conqueror himself who ordered the construction, about 6 years after the conquest in the year 1072.
The castle in Durham is one of dozens of castles that were built shortly after the Norman conquest of England.
Durham Castle was built in the 11th century / Source
2. It's located in the northeast of England
Durham is a city that has both a cathedral and a castle and is located in County Durham in the North East of England. The Norman Cathedral became a center of pilgrimage in medieval times.
The city lies on the River Wear and is located south-west of Sunderland, south of Newcastle upon Tyne and to the north of Darlington.
The location of the city on the river as crucial for the decision to build a castle in Durham because it formed an extra line of defense.
Durham Castle seen from Cathedral / Tilman2007 / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en
3. It was built as a motte and bailey
Since it was built shortly after the Norman conquest of England and on the orders of William the Conqueror himself, it was built with the same design as the dozens of other castles that were built in England during the late 11th century.
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