1072. - William the Conqueror passed again through Monkchester, on his way to Scotland; on this occasion, his enemy, King Malcolm, met him at Berwick, and paid him homage. He is said to have built the castle of Durham on his return.
From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867
Note: The location of Monkchester is not known for certain - it was very likely Newcastle prior to the building of the Norman 'New' Castle
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