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Auckland Castle, Durham

Auckland Castle (aka Auckland Palace) is a former bishop's palace in Bishop Auckland, Durham. The castle was a residence of the bishops of Durham from around 1183 until 2012. It is within the council area of County Durham.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1196444.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.666431,-1.6706496
Grid Reference: NZ 2134 3020
Civil Parish: Bishop Auckland CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA

GBPN ID: 319671
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Auckland_Castle,_Durham_319671

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