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The Castle Chapel, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
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Auckland Castle
Photograph by Ken Crosby. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
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AUCKLAND CASTLE FACTS
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Location
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
Description
Auckland Castle is located at Bishop Auckland in County Durham. It is the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and has been owned by the diocese for more than 800 years.The castle is open to the public and is available for weddings, conferences and banquets. It has a large archway over the enterance to Bishop's Park. Auckland Castle is also known as Auckland Palace. The castle is surrounded by a large park originally used by the Bishops for hunting. In the park there is the Deer House built in 1760 - a large stone castellated structure used as a shelter for deer, with a viewing room for people to see the deer.
Architecture
It is a Gothic country house rather than a military castle.
History
Part of the building was called the Scotland Wing because it was used to hold Scottish prisoners. The Scotland Wing is now used as accommodation for the Durham Diocesan Office.
Notable Residents
official residence of the Bishop of Durham
Other Castles in the Area
Barnard Castle
Bowes Castle
Lumley Castle
Raby Castle
Richmond Castle
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