Durham Cathedral Durham, England

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995
Monks from Lindisfarne settle in Durham
1093
Construction of the choir, transepts and nave of Durham Cathedral in the Norman style.
12 Aug 1093
Construction begins on Durham Cathedral
1170
Construction of the Galilee Chapel in Durham Cathedral
1217
Construction of Durham Cathedral's west tower
1242
Construction of the Chapel of Nine Altars in the Early English Gothic style.
1380
Installation of the Neville Screen behind the high altar.
1465
The central tower is rebuilt.
31 Dec 1540
Durham Monastery Dissolved
1560
Destruction of images and shrines at Durham Cathedral
3 Sep 1650
Prisoners of War in Durham Cathedral
1660
Installation of the present choir stalls.
6 May 1952
Durham Cathedral designated a Grade I listed building