Barnard Castle, Medieval ringwork castle in County Durham, England
The castle stands on a rocky hill above River Tees, featuring a cylindrical tower, great hall, and extensive defensive walls spanning multiple levels.
Bernard de Balliol constructed the initial stone fortification between 1095 and 1125, transforming earlier earthwork defenses into a substantial stronghold.
The castle influenced literature when Sir Walter Scott featured it in his poem Rokeby and Charles Dickens researched Nicholas Nickleby while staying nearby.
English Heritage maintains the castle ruins, which open daily from April through September with guided tours available and educational panels throughout the site.
Richard III selected this fortress as his preferred residence, making substantial improvements to its military capabilities and residential quarters during his ownership.
Location: Barnard Castle
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/barnard-castle
GPS coordinates: 54.54374,-1.92593
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:42
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222 m
Church of Holy Trinity
583 m
Church of St Mary
294 m
Barnard Castle Bridge
143 m
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
173 m
Deepdale Aqueduct
381 m
Post Office Post Office And Brampton House
142 m
Hopper Tomb Approximately 2 Metres South Of Church Of St Mary
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Former Mill To Rear Of Number 22
310 m
Thorngate Footbridge
522 m
The Vicarage And Glebe Cottage
573 m
The Old Well
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21, Galgate
204 m
24, The Bank
296 m
14 (Left Part), Market Place
184 m
South Boundary Wall To Grounds Of Bowes Museum And Church Of St Mary
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60, Newgate
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Pant
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41, Newgate
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Garden Walls To East Of Numbers 64 And 66, Spring Grove Garden Walls To Spring Grove, Newgate
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Former Stable, Outbuildings And Walls To The Vicarage And Glebe Cottage
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Milestone At Nz 0484 1631
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Blagraves
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31, 31A And 31B, Horse Market
120 m
2 And 4, Market Place
213 m
6, 6A And 6B, Galgate
153 m
31, Galgate
251 m
34, The Bank
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