The see of Durham normally takes its origins from the Diocese of Lindisfarne, started by Saint Aidan at the behest of Oswald of Northumbria all around Ad 635. The see lasted right up until Advert 664, at which position it was translated to York. The see was then reinstated at Lindisfarne in Advert 678 by… Continue reading Durham Cathedral (3)
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Durham City’s County Durham England: The Magnificent Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral, located in the city of Durham in England, is a cathedral that serves as the seat of the Bishop of Durham. It was built in the Norman era, starting in 1093, and was designed to replace the city’s previous ‘White Church’. The cathedral is home to the Shrine of St Cuthbert, a highly… Continue reading Durham City’s County Durham England: The Magnificent Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral Located in Durham City, County Durham, England, with a Cobbled Street Leading to It.
Durham Cathedral is a cathedral located in the city of Durham, England. It was built by William de St-Calais in the Norman era in 1093, replacing the previous White Church. It is the seat of the Bishop of Durham and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Durham Cathedral is home to the… Continue reading Durham Cathedral Located in Durham City, County Durham, England, with a Cobbled Street Leading to It.
Knocker at the Sanctuary, Durham Cathedral, in Durham City, located in County Durham, England.
Durham Cathedral is a cathedral located in Durham, England, and is the seat of the Bishop of Durham, the fourth-ranked bishop in the Church of England hierarchy. The present Norman era cathedral was built in 1093 to replace the city’s previous ‘White Church’. The cathedral is also home to the Shrine of St Cuthbert and… Continue reading Knocker at the Sanctuary, Durham Cathedral, in Durham City, located in County Durham, England.
Durham Cathedral in Durham City, County Durham, England.
Durham Cathedral is a Norman era cathedral located in the city of Durham, England, and is the seat of the Bishop of Durham. The cathedral was built in 1093 and replaced the city’s previous ‘White Church’. It is home to the Shrine of St Cuthbert and many other relics, including Saint Oswald’s head and the… Continue reading Durham Cathedral in Durham City, County Durham, England.