Haughton Castle
Introduction
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Haughton Castle
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 17 Dec 2008
A fine privately-owned castle near Humshaugh. Originally built in the 13th and 14th centuries, it fell into ruin, but was extensively repaired and extended in the 19th century. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haughton_Castle http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRN=N9294 It features a famous ghost - long since exorcised. http://www.mysterymag.com/hauntedbritain/?artID=306&page=article&subID=78
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Image Location
Latitude
55.050348
Longitude
-2.128785