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Get in touch with Durham Cathedral. Know which team you want to reach? For questions about visiting the cathedral, and help with tickets and events, please contact visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk or Tel: 0191 3744069
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Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, [2] is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Durham and is the mother church of the diocese of Durham .
22 kwi 2021 · Durham Cathedral is a stunning 11th century cathedral that has been at the centre of religious activity in the area for over 1,000 years. Today dominating the town of Durham, it offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval Britain and superb views to those willing (and able) to climb up the 300+ steps to the top of the tower!
Postal Address: The Cathedral Office The College Durham DH1 3EH. Email: enquiries@durhamcathedral.co.uk Phone: 0191 386 4266 Website: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk. Full contact details for the Cathedral can be found on the Cathedral website.
Durham Cathedral was built between the late 11th and early 12th century to house the bodies of St. Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede. It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England.
Durham Cathedral is one measure of the swift and profound transformation brought about by the Norman Conquest in England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries: not only a new art and architectural style—what is variously referred to as Anglo-Norman or English Romanesque—but an unprecedented and almost military-industrial mode of construction.
