Durham in County Durham, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Durham Cathedral and Castle

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

1. Durham Cathedral and Castle Marker

Inscription. Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site In Accord with the Principles of the World Heritage Convention Durham Cathedral and Castle have been designated a World Heritage Site One of a number of protected areas of outstanding natural and cultural significance in our common heritage UNESCO
1987

Erected 1987.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list.

Location. 54° 46.489′ N, 1° 34.539′ W. Marker is in Durham, England, in County Durham. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Owengate and Baily Court, on the right when traveling south. Located on the green at Durham Cathedral and Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Durham, England DH1 3HB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. For Valour (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Exchequer (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Cosin’s Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Registry (within shouting

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distance of this marker); George William Kitchin (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alfred Robert Tucker (about 120 meters away); Durham Light Infantry Boer War Memorial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.

Also see . . .
1. Durham Cathedral website. (Submitted on August 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Durham Cathedral on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Durhan University College. (Submitted on August 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
4. Durham Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

2. Durham Cathedral and Castle Marker

The cathedral's central tower is undergoing refurbishment.

The Entrance to Durham Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

3. The Entrance to Durham Castle

Durham Castle Courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

4. Durham Castle Courtyard

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.