Barnard Castle, County Durham
N 54° 32.628 W 001° 55.591
30U E 569444 N 6044557
This interesting old castle is perched high above the River Tees in County Durham.
Waymark Code: WM47V3
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/19/2008
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This castle give its name to the town which surrounds it. The castle was founded by the Normans shortly after the conquest, but enjoyed its heyday under Bernard de Bailliol during the latter half of the 12th century. The castle passed into the hands of the Balliol family (of which the Scottish king, John Balliol, was the most important member), and then into the possession of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. King Richard III inherited it through his wife, Anne Neville, but it fell into ruins in the century after his death. The remains are now in the care of English Heritage.
Accessibility: Full access
Condition: Completely ruined
Admission Charge?: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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