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Description
Construction of the Castle began in 1072 under the orders of William the Conqueror, six years after the Norman Conquest of England and soon after the Normans first came to the North.
The construction took place under the supervision of the Earl of Northumberland, Waltheof, until he rebelled against William and was executed in 1076.
The castle then came under the control of the Bishop of Durham, Walcher, who purchased the Earldom and thus became the first of the Prince-Bishops of Durham.

Durham Castle has enjoyed a long history of continuous use, and is now home to students of University College, Durham

Description
Construction of the Castle began in 1072 under the orders of William the Conqueror, six years after the Norman Conquest of England and soon after the Normans first came to the North.
The construction took place under the supervision of the Earl of Northumberland, Waltheof, until he rebelled against William and was executed in 1076.
The castle then came under the control of the Bishop of Durham, Walcher, who purchased the Earldom and thus became the first of the Prince-Bishops of Durham.

Durham Castle has enjoyed a long history of continuous use, and is now home to students of University College, Durham