2022

NZ2742 : The entrance to Durham Cathedral

taken 3 years ago, near to Durham, County Durham, England

The entrance to Durham Cathedral
The entrance to Durham Cathedral

The entrance to the Grade I listed LinkExternal link
Cathedral Church of Christ and St Mary the Virgin, Palace Green.
Durham Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, usually known as Durham Cathedral, occupies a strategic position on a promontory high above the River Wear. The present cathedral was founded in AD 1093 and was largely completed by the mid-twelfth century, replacing the 10th century "White Church". It is the only cathedral in England to retain almost all of its Norman craftsmanship, and one of few to preserve the unity and integrity of its original design (LinkExternal link for more information).

The cathedral is a major tourist attraction within the region, a central tower of 217 feet providing views of Durham and the surrounding area. It is a grade I listed building (List Entry Number: 1161023 LinkExternal link Historic England).

Durham Cathedral and Castle, together with their precincts, are designated as a World Heritage Site.


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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Durham [1098] · Durham Cathedral [500] · St [122] · Palace Green [83] · List Entry Number [64] ·
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NZ2742, 1611 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 18 October, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 20 November, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2731 4217 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.4226N 1:34.6195W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2737 4219
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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