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

Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

1. Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses Marker

Inscription. Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses
1666 Replacing
Bishop Langley’s Song and
Grammar Schools 1414
1923 1973

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.

Location. 54° 46.461′ N, 1° 34.529′ W. Marker is in Durham, England, in County Durham. It can be reached from the intersection of Bailey Court and Owengate, 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 3RL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North East England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: For Valour (within shouting distance of this marker); Durham Cathedral and Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Registry (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Cosin’s Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Exchequer (within shouting 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 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

2. Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

3. Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.