Durham, England
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Durham, England
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Durham Cathedral
Durham, England
1242
Built 1093-1133, Durham Cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in England.
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Durham Castle
Durham, England
1072 - 16th cent.
Built by William the Conquerer, this medieval castle was the home of Durham's Prince-Bishops for centuries. It contains two chapels, one of which dates from 1080.
- Battle of Neville's Cross Battlefield Durham, England
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Oriental Museum
Durham, England
The only museum in England dedicated entirely to Oriental art and artifacts, this displays religious (and non-religious) items from the Far East, Middle East, and North Africa.
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St. Nicholas Church
Durham, England
This church on Market Place was founded in the Norman period, when its north wall was part of the city wall. The church was redesigned in 1858 and modernised in 1981.
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St. Oswald's Church
Durham, England
Named for the saintly King of Northumbria, St Oswald's was built in 1195 but significantly altered by renovations in the 14th century.
