The Keep (University College) is a Grade I listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 6 May 1952. Keep, college. 32 related planning applications.

The Keep (University College)

WRENN ID: ancient-ledge-ebony
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: County Durham
Country: England
Date first listed: 6 May 1952
Type: Keep, college
Source: Historic England listing

Description

DURHAM AND FRAMWELLGATE PALACE GREEN NZ 2742 SW (North side)

14/357 The Keep 6/5/52 (University College)

GV I

Keep; now college study bedrooms. 1345-81 for Bishop Hatfield, rebuilt 1839-40 by Salvin, for the University. Coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings. Irregular octagonal plan; high motte has 2 encircling retaining walls. High plinth with sloped coping; angle buttresses, corbelled out to parapet walkway. Irregular fenestration resembling the pattern of the original has windows of one, 2 and 3 lights with stone mullions, some square-headed and some cusped lights; some 2-centred arched with tracery. Retaining walls of squared rubble support motte on north, east and south sides.

Sources: V.C.H. 1928, reprint 1968; III, 64-91.

Listing NGR: NZ2739342356

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