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Maiden Castle Motte, Old Durham

In the civil parish of Durham.
In the historic county of Durham; County Palatinate of (Modern Authority of Durham, 1974 county of County Durham).

Motte and bailey entirely destoyed 1800-60. Was drawn in 1785 and appeared to be typical Motte and Bailey measuring 146m by155m with a surronding ditch 11m wide. Should not be confused with the Iron Age fort on opposite bank of River Wear (qv).

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Cropmarks/slight earthworks remains.


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is NZ287420

Modern Map fromOrdnance Survey logo

Good for landscape form and features

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Good for general location

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