BattlefieldsNorman garrison at Durham Castle
Medieval

Norman garrison at Durham Castle

1072
Durham, England
Also known as: Durham Castle established 1072
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durham community
Forces
Durham c.100–300
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
William I garrison c.200–500
Outcome
Castle built on peninsula; bishop made military and ecclesiastical lord
The Battle

History & Significance

The establishment of Durham Castle as the seat of the Prince Bishops created a unique militarised ecclesiastical lordship designed to defend the far north of England against Scottish incursion.

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