Deer Shelter in Auckland Castle Park (Bishop Auckland)

Deer Shelter in Auckland Castle Park, Bishop Auckland © DCC 2007

Deer Shelter in Auckland Castle Park, Bishop Auckland © DCC © DCC 23/11/09

This deer shelter was built in the gothick style in circa 1760 for Bishop Trevor. It is a large square enclosure of stone with a small tower on the east side, built in the style of a castle. It was used as a shelter for deer in {Auckland Park D1443}, and huntsmen could sleep in the tower. This is a Listed Building and a Scheduled Monument protected by law.

Reference number:

D37354

Historical period:

Georgian (1714 to 1830)

Legal status:

Listed Building
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1297608
Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000727
Scheduled Monument
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1011641

Event(s):

RCHME: Durham SAMs Project 1991; Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England
Watching briefs at Bowes Castle, Egglestone Abbey, and Auckland Castle Deer House in 1997; Northern Archaeological Associates

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