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County Durham Travel Guide - Castles

Durham Castle Location map Durham, County Durham 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. Palace Green, Durham City, Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 3RW Website: Durham Castle Phone: 0191 374 3800 Fax: 0191 334 3801 University College, Durham University

Raby Castle Location map Staindrop, County Durham One of the great castles of northern England, Raby is a huge 14th century fortress built by the powerful Neville family on an estate once owned by King Cnut. Raby has been inhabited by the Vane family - and a few ghosts! - for almost 400 years. Lovely gardens and a deer park surround the castle. Darlington, Staindrop, County Durham, England, DL2 3AH Location: off the A688, 2 miles north of Staindrop Website: Raby Castle Email: admin@rabycastle.com Phone: +44 (0)1833 660 202 Fax: +44 (0)1833 660 169