Hidden 1650s House Found at Auckland Castle

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A lost house from England's monarchy-free period surfaced at Auckland Castle, lying just 10 centimeters underground.

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Durham University's dig team found the remnants from 1650s, when Oliver Cromwell ruled England without kings.

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Sir Arthur Haselrig blasted a chapel from the year 1300 with gunpowder, using its stones to build his new home.

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The monarchy's return in 1660 spelled doom for Haselrig, who died in prison before living in his creation.

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Gold ornaments, medieval coins, and a gold-silver knife emerged from the castle's kitchen waste dumps.

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A hundred-strong archaeology crew revealed treasures while locals watched from a viewing platform.

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Rare finds included a gold flower, an arrowhead, stained glass pieces, and an ancient jet dice.

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The excavation shows how Durham lived before mining shaped its landscape, says Professor Chris Gerrard.

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A final dig in June 2025 will make Auckland Palace one of the best understood bishop's palaces in Western Europe.

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