An interior view of the galilee in Durham Cathedral, showing the west end of the second aisle, with a small door under the right corner of the three light window

Date:: 1942

Location:: Durham Cathedral, Palace Green, City of Durham, County Durham

Reference:: AA42/05993

Type:: Photograph (Negative)

Image not available

Not what you're looking for? Try a new search

How you can use our images.

Description

The cathedral was originally a Benedictine Priory, refounded in 1541 as a cathedral. The main body was built between 1093 and 1130, with alterations and additions made in the 13th and 15th centuries.

The galilee is situated west of the west towers, and was built for Bishop le Puiset in 1189. It has four bays west-to-east and five aisles.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series of negatives taken for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

An interior view of the galilee in Durham Cathedral, showing the west end of the second aisle, with a small door under the right corner of the three light window

Description

Content

Rights

People & Organisations

Keywords