Durham Cathedral Flashcards
What was Durham cathedral built on
The old white church
Who’s remains are at the white church
St Cuthbert
What was William Calley the first of
Prince bishop
What did Durham cathedral attract and why
Lots of pilgrimages because of ST cuthburhs remains
Who’s reforms did William Calley use and what happened as a result of if
Lanfranks and the country followed by example
What was the cathedral originally built like
The shape of a cross (from above)
Why was Durham cathedral built in Romanesque style
Because lanfrank rebuilt cantabuty cathedral in Romanesque style after it burnt down
What was Durham cathedral labelled as
An architectural resolution
Name 3 design traits of Durham cathedral
- Geometric patterns in archways
- Large archways
- Large round pillers
Name 3 ways in which Durham cathedral scared people
- Showed power
- Showed strength
- Emplied they had god’s support
How did they get the materials to build Durham (3 things)
- Forced people
- Bought foreighn architects
- Peasants had to do a certain amount of free labour each year
Whats the legend about where the cathedral is placed
Legend says monks couldn’t drag Cuthburgs remains over the hill so it was a sign from God to build the white church there
Name 3 things Prince bishops can do
- Raise taxes
- Have an army
- Make laws
Name 2 strategical things about Durham cathedrals position
- Build on a hill by the river wear
2. Build neer Scotland to stop revolts
Name 3 of lanfrank reforms to the church
- Moved churches to towns with larger populations
- Ended marriage amongst the clergy
- Established synods (church councils)
