Durham is a small city and main settlement of the City of Durham district of County Durham, England. It is well-known for its Norman Cathedral and Castle. In medieval times Durham was a major centre of both political and ecclesiastical power, mainly due to its strategic importance near the border with Scotland.
County Durham was a palatinate, ruled by Prince-Bishops who had secular authority and considerable autonomy from Westminster, minting their own coinage, dispensing their own justice and with the right to maintain their own armies. Every Bishop of Durham from 1071 to 1836 was a Prince Bishop except for the first Norman-appointed Bishop Walcher, who was an Earl-Bishop.
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Local Attractions :
Diggerland : www.diggerland.com
Durham Castle : http://www.dur.ac.uk/university.college/
Crook Hall & Gardens : www.crookhallgardens.co.uk
Other Popular Attractions in Co Durham