Durham Castle was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St. Cuthbert. Durham Castle is also known as the Durham Cathedral, or the Durham Monastery. This monastic cathedral was built to house monks that follow the Benedictine Order.
Durham Castle
The Durham Castle was founded by William the Conqueror, after his victory at the Battle of Hastings. This castle was residence to many Prince-Bishops, in which each bishop had a goal to make their marks in the castle by inserting many additions and different embellishments. The castle had been heavily damaged as a result of the English Civil War. The Lord Mayor of London had bought this castle after, but had no intention of restoring the damaged castle. It was not until after the restoration of the monastery did the bishops finally move back to the castle to begin its renovation.
View of Durham Castle
The Castle and Cathedral are located on a peninsula in the River Wear. The purpose of these structures were for those in the community of St. Cuthbert to serve as a protective hiding place from the vikings.
The Durham Castle is considered the most perfect monument of the “Norman” architecture style. The Durham Castle actually belongs to Durham University now. They are connected, and today is used as learning spaces and experiences for students.
Works Cited:
"Sacred Destinations." Durham Castle - Durham, England. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2016.
Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Durham Castle and Cathedral." UNESCO World Heritage Centre. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2016.
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