Durham Castle Durham, England

Norman
Interior view of the Norman Chapel, built shortly after the castle's foundation by William the Conqueror in 1072. Saxon masons were probably employed for the construction and carving work. Durham Castle, Durham, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Built by William the Conquerer, this medieval castle was the home of Durham's Prince-Bishops for centuries. It contains two chapels, one of which dates from 1080.

Location map of Durham Castle, Durham, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Durham Castle, Durham, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Durham, England
Coordinates
54.7754450° N, 1.5762590° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1072 - 16th cent.

Article Info

Page Title
Durham Castle
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023