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Durham Castle

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Built by William the Conqueror n 1072 during his ferocious "Harrying of the North" (i.e. putting down rebellions among the Anglo-Saxon inhabitants of the North). Begun as a part of William's plan to pacify the north of his new realm, the castle is an excellent early example of the Norman "motte and bailey" style of fortification. more details ...
Palace Green, Durham City, Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 3RW

About Durham Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Website: Durham Castle
Phone: 0191 374 3800
Fax: 0191 334 3801
University College, Durham University
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

66b South Terrace Cottage - 4.6 miles from Durham Castle Esh Winning, County Durham Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £120

1 Urpeth Terrace - 7.1 miles from Durham Castle Chester le Street, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £150

The Granary - 11 miles from Durham Castle Wolsingham, County Durham Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £400

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Nearest Hotels

Durham Castle - 0.1 miles from Durham Castle Durham, County Durham Stay from: £28.50

Swallow Three Tuns Hotel - 0.2 miles from Durham Castle Durham, County Durham Stay from: £57.50

Grafton House - 0.2 miles from Durham Castle Durham, County Durham Stay from: £125.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Lodge - 1 miles from Durham Castle Durham, County Durham From: £29.95

Seven Stars Inn - 1.5 miles from Durham Castle Shincliffe, County Durham From: £39.95

Seven Stars Inn - 1.6 miles from Durham Castle Durham, County Durham From: £55.00

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Durham City
Tourist Information Centre
2 Millennium Place
Durham City
County Durham
England
DH1 1WA
Tel: 0191 384 3720
Fax: 0191 386 3015
Email: touristinfo@durhamcity.gov.uk
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