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Westgate Castle is a late medieval fortified gatehouse situated in the walled town of Durham, England. Constructed in the fourteenth century as part of Durham's defensive circuit, it served as one of the principal gateways controlling access to the town and represented the ecclesiastical authority of the Prince Bishops of Durham. The structure is built of stone and retains its characteristic gatehouse form, with defensive features typical of urban gateways of its period. The castle remains an important example of medieval urban fortification and continues to form part of Durham's historic townscape.
Westgate Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002320. View the official record →
Westgate Castle is a late medieval fortified gatehouse situated in the walled town of Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002320.
Westgate Castle 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 1002320.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure NW of Old Park House (1.9 km), Middle Greenlaws Level lead mine and ore works (2.1 km), Cambokeels medieval site (2.6 km).
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