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Toursit Information about Durham
Durham was born in 1090, after the Normans took over the city. The cathedral castle, which is now famous throughout the world, was created during that time. The cathedral was built to house the remains of St. Cuthbert, as well as to serve as a protective fortress against the Scots. The Durham Castle has housed prince bishops, who were in essence kings of the northern territories . It has also borne witness to a pilgrimage of Christians who want to pay tribute to St. Cuthbert. Aside from the cathedral castle, Durham is now home to a university, which was built on the castle's cornerstone. The university gives a spectacular view of the coast, and is also a good starting point in exploring the rolling hills and Durham Dales waterfalls. |
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