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Durham Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral and the central church of the Diocese of Durham. Find out about the daily rhythm of prayer and worship at the cathedral, and how you can join our community. The Cathedral is home to a stunning collection of treasures, paintings, embroideries, and other historic objects.
Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, [2] is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Durham and is the mother church of the diocese of Durham.
Durham Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in the city and county of Durham in northeastern England, U.K., that is the seat of the bishop of Durham. Largely contructed between 1093 and 1133, the cathedral is an outstanding example of Romanesque architecture and a statement of Norman power.
Durham Cathedral is one measure of the swift and profound transformation brought about by the Norman Conquest in England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries: not only a new art and architectural style—what is variously referred to as Anglo-Norman or English Romanesque—but an unprecedented and almost military-industrial mode of construction.
From the museum to the tower and Harry Potter filming locations, find out what you can explore on a visit to Durham Cathedral.
Book your ticket for a 1-hour highlight tour of Durham Cathedral Museum with an expert guide and discover 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith.
Built as the Shrine of St Cuthbert and also the burial place of the Venerable Bede, (an English Benedictine monk, known as the ‘Father of English History’), Durham Cathedral is a key part of the cultural and religious history of the North East of England.
Explore Durham Cathedral, home to St Cuthbert’s shrine and the Venerable Bede’s tomb. Discover its Norman architecture and hidden holy well.
Durham Cathedral is a Norman building constructed between 1093 and 1133 in the Romanesque style. It was founded as a monastic cathedral built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert, replacing an earlier church constructed in his honour. Why is it Architecturally Important?
The nave vault of Durham Cathedral is the most significant architectural element of the Durham World Heritage Site because it marks a turning point in the history of architecture. The pointed arch was successfully used as a structural element for the first time here in this building.