Motte and Bailey, Durham Castle, Durham City (Durham City)
Durham City, Castle © DCC 2007
Durham Castle was probably first defended c. 995 when the body of Saint Cuthbert was brought to Durham. The castle, as seen today, was probably started in 1072. In 1144, it was described as shell keep with a wooden tower inside it, two halls, a chapel and a well. The motte still stands and parts of the 11th century building can be seen. The Castle grounds once contained two German guns, a relic of the First World War, and presented as a war memorial though it is not known what became of them (UKNIWM 41914).
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Excavations at Tunstall Chapel, Durham Castle 1951; Private Individual
Salvage Recording at Durham Castle 1993; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Building Recording of the North Terrace of Durham Castle 1993; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Salvage Recording at Durham Castle 1993; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Building Recording of the North Terrace of Durham Castle 1993; Archaeological Services University of Durham
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