2001

NZ2742 : Durham Cathedral and war memorial

taken 24 years ago, near to Durham, County Durham, England

Durham Cathedral and war memorial
Durham Cathedral and war memorial
The Boer War memorial with Durham Cathedral as a backdrop.
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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NZ2742, 1611 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Philip Halling   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 20 June, 2001   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 11 July, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2731 4219 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.4334N 1:34.6194W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2729 4219
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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