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Durham Castle and Cathedral

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Durham Castle and Cathedral
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Durham Castle - view from within the Castle courtyard
LocationDurham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)
Reference370
Inscription1986 (10th Session)
Extensions2008
Coordinates54°46′29″N 1°34′34″W / 54.77472°N 1.57611°W / 54.77472; -1.57611
Durham Castle and Cathedral is located in County Durham
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Location of Durham Castle and Cathedral in County Durham

Durham Castle and Cathedral is a World Heritage Site (WHS ID No. 370),[1] in Durham, England.

The site includes Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, Durham University, Palace Green and University College, Durham.

It was first given World Heritage Site status in 1986, and its boundaries were modified in 2008.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Durham Castle and Cathedral". UNESCO World Heritage List. Retrieved 2 May 2021.