Durham Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England. It is the former residence of the Bishop of Durham. University College, Durham is there since 1837.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Durham, England, United Kingdom |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
Reference | 370bis |
Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
Extensions | 2008 |
Area | 8.79 ha (0.0339 sq mi) |
Coordinates | 54°46′29″N 1°34′34″W |
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Together with Durham Cathedral, the castle is a World Heritage Site in England since 1986. It is open to the general public to visit through guided tours.[1]