Main Door to Durham Cathedral - Durham, UK
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dtrebilc
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Durham Cathedral was founded in 995AD, but this building which replaced an earlier one was completed in 1133AD.
Waymark Code: WM196QF
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/09/2023
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The doorway provides free entrance to the Cathedral although donations are encouraged and some parts of the cathedral are only available on a paid tour.
The door is wooden with a stone arch surrounding it. There is a replica of a large sanctuary knocker on the door.
This was originally used in the Medieval period when use of the door knocker granted sanctuary in the church for 37 days.
Type of material of the door: Wood
Functional door?: Yes
Location of this door/way: On public property
Is it accessable only by paid admission": No
Style: Gothic
Address or physical location:
Durham Cathedral
Palace Green
Durham
County Durham
United Kingdom
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