Harrying of the North: Durham Area Burning, 1069 to 1070

Elvet Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Wear in Durham, England, first constructed in the twelfth century as a vital crossing for travellers and commerce approaching Durham city from the south. The bridge originally comprised a series of stone arches, though it has undergone substant…

Chapel of St Mary Magdalene is a medieval chapel located in Durham, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under NHLE list entry 1002338. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents an important element of Durham's religious infrastructure during the Middle Ages. The struc…

Kepier Hospital is a medieval charitable institution founded in the twelfth century in Durham, serving as a leper hospital placed strategically outside the city walls. The hospital was established to provide refuge and care for leprosy sufferers, reflecting the social and religious obligations of…

Framwellgate Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Wear in Durham, dating to the twelfth century. The structure comprises a series of stone arches and has been substantially rebuilt and modified over its long history, particularly during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, though i…

The Water Gate is a medieval fortified gateway structure located in Durham, England, forming part of the town's defensive architecture. Dating to the medieval period, the structure represents an important element of Durham's urban fortifications, controlling access to the settlement via the River…

Prebend's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Durham. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge construction in the North East of England. It takes its name from the prebends, or cathedral clergy, whose lands it se…