Map of Castles in County Durham
County Durham's best-known castles are Durham Castle, Barnard Castle and Raby Castle. Durham Castle is the oldest with a known date, begun in 1072. English Heritage looks after three castles in the county.
13
castles
1072
oldest dated
All 13 castles in County Durham
Durham Castle
Built 1072
Barnard Castle
English Heritage
Raby Castle
Built 1378
Auckland Castle
Built 1183 · English Heritage
Lumley Castle
Built 1389
Bowes Castle
English Heritage
Lambton Castle
County Durham, England
Witton Castle
County Durham, England
Brancepeth Castle
County Durham, England
Walworth Castle
Built 1600
Bishopton Castle
Built 1143
Cotherstone Castle
County Durham, England
Dalden Tower
County Durham, England