The Bishop’s Palace Beneath the Lawns: Rediscovering Auckland Castle

Join John Castling for a talk detailing the remarkable archaeological discoveries made at Auckland Castle.

This talk highlights new information revealed by excavations between 2016 and 2025 at Auckland Castle. It describes how these findings, including a magnificent early fourteenth-century chapel, have transformed the understanding of the medieval Prince-Bishop’s palace. The event takes place in the 1867 hall of the Tyne Theatre and Opera House.