Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland (Bishop Auckland)

Bishop Auckland, Auckland Park © DCC 2007

The deerpark at Auckland was first mentioned in 1181. It was enlarged in 1350 and by 1647 it was over 500 acres. It was surrounded by stone walls and wooden fences. It was landscaped in the mid 18th century.

Reference number:

D1399

Historical period:

Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)

Legal status:

Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000727

Event(s):

Desk-Based Assessment of Auckland Castle Park 1998; The Archaeological Practice
Historic area assessment of the Bishop Auckland, County Durham Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) 2019 - 2021; Historic England
Desk Based Assessment at Jock's Bridge, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 2012; Archaeological Services Durham University

Disclaimer -

Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.

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