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Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is one of the oldest examples of Romanesque architecture present in England today. Although the cathedral was completed in the early 12th century there are signs of Gothic architecture present due to the close relation of Romanesque and Gothic styles. In Robert Scott's book The Gothic Enterprise he discusses how the early Gothic style pulled heavily from the Romanesque style of architecture and built upon it's basic themes. Durham Cathedral's extensive history shows how the church's style of architecture remains mainly Romanesque, but has impressions of other styles due to renovations in different eras.
Durham Cathedral has been described as one of the great architectural
experiences of Europe. Construction was begun in 1093 and largely completed within 40
years. It is the only cathedral in England to retain almost all of its Norman craftsmanship,
and one of few to preserve the unity and integrity of its original design. The Cathedral......

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