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The Keep (University College) Palace Green, Durham (Durham City)

The Keep (University College) Palace Green, Durham 2004
The Keep (University College) Palace Green, Durham 2004

The Castle Keep,  Palace Green, Durham 2004
The Castle Keep, Palace Green, Durham 2004

The Keep, Durham - detail 2004
The Keep, Durham - detail 2004

Keep, Durham Castle (County Durham)
Keep, Durham Castle (County Durham)

Keep, Durham Castle (County Durham)
Keep, Durham Castle (County Durham)

Keep, Durham Castle (County Durham)
Keep, Durham Castle (County Durham)
This is the keep of Durham Castle- it is now part of a college for the university. It was built in 1345-81 for Bishop Hatfield and was rebuilt in 1839-40 by Salvin for the university. It is roughly octagonal in plan and stands on a high motte. This is a Grade I Listed Building protected by law.
D35194
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Listed Building
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1322868
World Heritage Site
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000089
Aggregate areas in County Durham Archaeological Assessment (ALSF) Project 2006 - 2007; Archaeological Research Services Ltd


Source of Reference
Local History of Durham City

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