Building Durham Cathedral by Brian K Roberts

Building Durham Cathedral by Brian K Roberts

Durham Cathedral was completed nearly 900 years ago, after 40 years of construction. Inevitably it has suffered from the effects of time: physical erosion, from the weather and increasing pollution on stone that was never of the best quality, and cultural erosion, the impact of secular and religious changes – not least the depredations of clerics, improvers, and administrators. Nevertheless, it remains: the stones speak and provide the story of themselves. Building Durham Cathedral explores this magnificent structure by questioning its architectural plans and stonework. As there have been minimal additions we catch sight of it as the Norman builders intended. Remarkably, a few early documents and the stonework itself allow us to glimpse its beginnings and some of the personalities involved. Questions remain, but there may even be a clue to the identity of its original master mason.

“Explores this magnificent structure by examining its architectural plans and stonework, revealing surprising insights into one of Britain’s best-loved cathedrals"

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Brian K. Roberts is a retired geography lecturer. His work involved teaching and research in the field of historical geography and the evolution of rural settlement in the UK. While not an architect, practical experience in surveying and the archaeology of rural landscapes established a strong foundation of pragmatic observation in architectural history. He lives in Durham.

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ISBN 13	9781803991184
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Titel	Building Durham Cathedral
Autor	Brian K Roberts
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	The History Press Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2022-12-15
Seitenanzahl	192
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