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Monument Number 27112

Hob Uid: 27112
Location :
County Durham
Castle Eden
Grid Ref : NZ4200038000
Summary : Possible site of a 12th century castle and moat, attested by William de St Barbara, Bishop of Durham from 1143 to 1152. The exact site of the castle cannot now be traced but it probably stood near the Vill, chapel and lake. Excavations in 1974 may have uncovered part of the castle Moat.
More information : The castle at Eden (NZ 4238) was apparently the seat of Robert de Brus who, by undated charter, attested by William de St Barbara, Bishop of Durham from 1143 to 1152, granted the Chapel of Eden to the monks of St Cuthbert except for when he or his family were at home when his own chaplain was to sing mass in the chapel in the castle. The exact site of the castle cannot now be traced but it doubtless stood near the vill, chapel and the lake. (See NZ 43 NW 6 for DMV of Castle Eden). (1-3)

Excavations in 1974 may have uncovered part of the moat of Castle Eden. (4)

Listed by Cathcart King. (5)
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Source details : Surtees, R, 1814. History of Durham Vol 1 (40-1)
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Source details : Hutchinson, W, 1785. History of Durham Vol 1 (160 163)
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Source details : APs (RAF 540/642 4328-9 10.12.51)
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented 1143-52
Monument End Date : 1152
Monument Start Date : 1143
Monument Type : Castle, Moat
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 43 NW 4
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Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1974-01-01
End Date : 1974-12-31