The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Durham Cathedral
Durham (Settlement), Durham County (County [UK]), England
View Larger MapDescription of institution: The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham (usually known as Durham Cathedral) is a cathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093. The cathedral is regarded as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Durham Castle, which faces it across Palace Green. URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham_Cathedral People associated with this location: Venerable Bede (673/4-735) - Death place at
Other Links: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/ -