Roberts, Brian K.
Building Durham Cathedral
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803991184
- author:
- Roberts, Brian K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 1.7 x 23.5 x 23.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Buildings,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Norman cathedral at Durham, built between 1093 and 1133, is a vast and awe-inspiring structure. Its construction poses intriguing questions about the skills and techniques of its master masons. This new study offers a detailed analysis of the cathedral's fabric, revealing subtle variations in the stonework, structural levels, and mortar that provide valuable insights into the building process. Fine-grained observations of these details are presented alongside plans, sections, and diagrams for the reader to examine and consider. By exploring the evidence and analysis presented in this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the cathedral's history and construction. The Durham Cathedral is a remarkable example of medieval architecture, and this study provides a unique perspective on its creation and significance.
Related Products
Related Products
Durham City in 50 Buildings (In 50 Buildings)
Dodds, Derek
The Art of Cookery: Cook to the Dean and Chapter of Durham Cathedral (Southover Historic Cookery & Housekeeping)
Thacker, John
Nature's Cathedral: A celebration of the Natural History Museum building
Museum, The Natural History
Five Trophies and a Funeral: The Building and Rebuilding of Durham County Cricket Club
Rayner, Stuart
Durham City 1894: Durham Sheet 27.01 (Old Ordnance Survey Maps of County Durham)
Alan Godfrey