Durham Castle

Introduction

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Durham Castle

Image: © David Dixon Taken: 22 Jun 2011

Durham Castle is a Norman castle built in the 11th century as a projection of the Norman king's power in the north of England. Since 1840 it has been wholly occupied by University College, Durham. The castle stands on top of a hill above the River Wear on Durham's peninsula, opposite Durham Cathedral.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.775418
Longitude
-1.576974