Introduction
Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England.
Built in 1093, the Cathedral is famous as the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the resting place of the Venerable Bede. Durham Cathedral also boasts the most intact surviving set of medieval monastic buildings in the UK. The present cathedral was designed and built under William de St-Calais (also known as William of St. Carilef).
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
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- Features & Designations
Designations
- Key Information
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Tatton-Brown, T., and Crook, J., (2002) pp. 26–29. The English Cathedral