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3 unusual facts about Barnard Castle


Branksome, County Durham

When Branksome was first built it was possible to follow the railway line all the way to Barnard Castle.

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Darlington Memorial Hospital provides acute hospital services for people living in southwest Durham which includes the towns of Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Barnard Castle.

Robert de Herle

Warwick granted Herle the wardenship of Barnard Castle along with its forests and lands, this, it has been stated made Herle a pivotal figure in the running of the earl's estates.


Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum has a nationally renowned art collection and is situated in the town of Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham, England.

Ovington, County Durham

Ovington is a hamlet on the south bank of the River Tees in the North East of England, situated close to Barnard Castle.

Whorlton, County Durham

Situated near the River Tees and to the east of Barnard Castle, Whorlton has a pub called the 'Bridge Inn' due to the 19th century suspension bridge situated just outside the village.

Wycliffe, County Durham

Wycliffe is a village on the south bank of the River Tees in the North East of England, situated a short distance to the east of Barnard Castle.


see also

Bernard de Balliol

Bernard I de Balliol (d. 1154 x 1162), Anglo-Picard baron who supposedly founded Barnard Castle