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Hace 1 día · The Construction Begins: 1093 AD. In 1093, construction on the present Durham Cathedral began. The main body of the cathedral was built in the Norman Romanesque style, characterized by massive round pillars, rounded arches, and thick stone walls. This style, introduced by the Normans, was a stark contrast to the earlier Anglo-Saxon architecture.
Hace 5 días · The cathedral website includes further information on these and on the important object collections belonging to Durham Cathedral, including Anglo-Saxon stones and embroideries. Use the form below to search within the catalogues for the Durham Cathedral Archive only (medieval and post-Dissolution).
- Andrew Gray
- 2020
Hace 2 días · San Beda, conocido como "el Venerable", nació en el año 673 en Northumbria, en el noreste de Inglaterra. ... especialmente en la Catedral de Durham, donde se encuentra su tumba.
Hace 5 días · Begin your exploration with a visit to Durham Cathedral, often touted as one of the best things to do in Durham, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the world. Marvel at its awe-inspiring interior and take a stroll through its beautiful cloisters.
Hace 3 días · The castle of Durham stands on the neck of a peninsula which was unapproachable by the engines of siege of ancient times, and from the very fact of its impregnable strength played a comparatively small part in military history.
Hace 2 días · A History of the County of Durham: Volume 2 A part-volume covering the religious houses of the county. Includes an account of the early history of Durham cathedral.
Hace 4 días · Durham itself was first brought within useful distance of the railway in 1838, when the Durham Junction Railway from South Shields to Leamside was opened. Thus a drive of 6 miles only lay between the city and the railway. In 1844 direct communication was opened with Leamside from a station in Gilesgate.
