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Deer shelter in Auckland Castle deer park is a structure associated with the historic deer park that formed part of the extensive estates of the Prince Bishops of Durham. The shelter dates from the medieval or early modern period, when the maintenance of deer parks was an important aspect of aristocratic land management and noble status. The structure itself represents the practical provisions made within such parks to provide refuge for the enclosed deer during adverse weather conditions. Its presence within the park demonstrates the organised and deliberate approach to deer husbandry that characterised high-status episcopal and noble estates in northern England.
Deer shelter in Auckland Castle deer park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011641. View the official record →
Deer shelter in Auckland Castle deer park is a structure associated with the historic deer park that formed part of the extensive estates of the Prince Bishops of Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011641.
Deer shelter in Auckland Castle deer park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011641.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Binchester Roman fort (Vinovia) (1.1 km), Stockton & Darlington Railway: lower section of the southern Etherley Incline (4.8 km), Stockton & Darlington Railway: Etherley Inclines, summit and upper sections (4.9 km).
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