Durham Cathedral facts for kids
The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham (usually known as Durham Cathedral) is a cathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093. The cathedral is known as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The present cathedral replaces the 10th century "White Church" built as part of a monastic foundation to house the shrine of Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. The treasures of Durham Cathedral include relics of St Cuthbert, the head of St Oswald of Northumbria and the remains of the Venerable Bede.
Durham Cathedral occupies a strategic position on a promontory high above the River Wear. The cathedral is a major tourist attraction, the central tower of 217 feet (66 m) giving views of Durham and the surrounding area.
There are many famous people who are interred (buried) in the Cathedral and in the surrounding grounds including Bishop Alfred Tucker.
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Images for kids
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Legend of the founding of Durham depicted on cathedral
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Durham Cathedral viewed from Palace Green
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The nave in 2019
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Durham Cathedral from the River Wear
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Photo from the late 19th century
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View of Durham Cathedral and its surroundings c.1850
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Durham World Heritage marker
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Floor plan
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Ground plan of Durham Cathedral
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"Half church of God, half castle 'gainst the Scot", according to Sir Walter Scott. Inscription on Prebends Bridge, Durham.
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See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Durham para niños
