Durham College

, drawn by Francis Wise before its 1733 removal]] Durham Hall was built to provide a place of learning for Benedictine monks from Durham Priory. In 1291 the southern abbeys decided to combine their efforts at Gloucester College, but Durham had already begun to make its own arrangements. A substantial site to the north of the city walls, opening onto Horsemonger Street (now Broad Street) and Beaumont (now Parks Road) was acquired in sections, beginning with 10 acres of land on Beaumont acquired from Godstow Abbey around 1286 by prior Hugh of Darlington. Further land was acquired and building commenced under Hugh's successor Richard de Hoton. By 1302, buildings included a two-storey…

The college's name, and some of its buildings, are preserved in the Durham Quadrangle of Trinity College. The east range of the Durham College quadrangle largely survives, including the monastic library on the first floor. It features heraldic stained glass of Thomas Hatfield and of prior John Wessington which is believed to be original to the building, and some 15th-century stained glass figures of saints which may have been brought from the Durham College chapel on its demolition. "Cock-loft" attics with dormer windows were added in 1602 by Ralph Kettell.