April 1093-1133 A.D. Durham Cathedral, Durham, UK—Contains Remains of Cuthbert & Venerable Bede; 261Miles NW of London, About 1100 as the Crow Flies
April 1093-1133 A.D. Durham Cathedral, Durham, UK—Contains Remains of Cuthbert & Venerable Bede; 261Miles NW of London, About 1100 as the Crow Flies Editors. “Durham Cathedral.” Sacred Destinations. N.d. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/england/durham-cathedral . Accessed 29 Dec 2014. Durham Cathedral , in the city of Durham in northeast England, was founded in 1093 and remains a center for Christian worship today. The present building dates almost entirely from the 12th century and is widely regarded as the finest example of Norman architecture in Europe. Along with the nearby Durham Castle , Durham Cathedral has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is notable not only for its pleasing Norman architecture, but also its sacred shrine of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne and tomb of the Venerable Bede. Visitors can climb 325 steps to the top of the tower to enjoy a fine view of Durham and the surrounding area. History of Durham...