County Durham, England
Saturday, June 24
Equipment: Canon T50, Kodak Gold ASA 200
Weather conditions: Cloudy, 60-65º F
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In 1216 Barnard Castle was besieged by Alexander II, King of Scotland. It was still held by the Balliol family although its ownership was disputed by the Bishops of Durham. When John Balliol was deposed as King of Scotland in 1296 the castle was passed to the Bishop of Durham.
Around 1300 Edward I granted it to the Earl of Warwick. In the 15th century the castle passed by marriage to the Neville family. In 1477 during the Wars of the Roses, Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) took possession of the castle, which became one of his favorite residences.
Read more about Barnard Castle at Wikipedia.
