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Westgate Castle is a medieval fortified gatehouse forming part of the defensive architecture of Durham. Constructed in the 14th century, it served as a prominent element of Durham's town defences and reflects the strategic importance of controlling access to the settlement during the later medieval period. The structure demonstrates the architectural conventions of gatehouse design characteristic of its era, with substantial stonework typical of fortifications built to withstand military pressure. As a scheduled monument, it remains an important surviving example of Durham's medieval urban defences.
Westgate Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002320. View the official record →
Westgate Castle is a medieval fortified gatehouse forming part of the defensive architecture of Durham. 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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