2011
NZ2742 : River Wear and Durham Cathedral
taken 14 years ago, near to Durham, County Durham, England
This is 1 of 3 images, with title River Wear and Durham Cathedral in this square
River Wear and Durham Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, usually known as Durham Cathedral, occupies a strategic position on a promontory high above the River Wear. The present cathedral was founded in AD 1093, replacing the 10th century "White Church".
The cathedral is a major tourist attraction within the region, the central tower of 217 feet providing views of Durham and the surrounding area. It is a grade I listed building (English Heritage List Entry Number: 1161023 Link
Heritage Gateway).
The cathedral is a major tourist attraction within the region, the central tower of 217 feet providing views of Durham and the surrounding area. It is a grade I listed building (English Heritage List Entry Number: 1161023 Link
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- Grid Square
- NZ2742, 1593 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 22 June, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 27 June, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 2728 4208 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.3742N 1:34.6480W - Camera Location
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- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)