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Durham Castle was built in the late 11th century by the Normans, primarily as a fortress and seat of the Bishop of Durham, who held significant religious and military power in the region. It is important as a key example of Norman military architecture and as a symbol of the historical struggle between the English crown and the powerful northern bishops.
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