a place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object

the long central part of a church, often with aisles on both sides

The design of Durham Cathedral

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

Historic environment (Norman England)

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word describes a place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object?

Complete the sentence: Durham Cathedral was built in a meander of the {{}}, on high ground, which provided natural protection.

its features recalled the power of the Roman Empire

it was built on the site of where the Romans first landed in Britain

its paintings were only of ancient Roman myths

Why was the style of Durham Cathedral known as Romanesque?

Put the features of arcades in order from top to bottom.

enabled a lower ceiling and to be held up over a narrow space

enabled a higher ceiling and to be held up over a wide space

allowed the cathedral's height to appear to be reaching towards Heaven

allowed the cathedral's height to appear to be reaching towards Hell

What was the purpose of Durham Cathedral's stone-ribbed vaulting?

as complete a joining as possible between religious life and secular life

as complete a separation as possible between religious life and secular life

What did strictly following the Benedictine order mean for the monks at Durham Cathedral?

Complete the sentence: As {{}}, William St Calais could impose taxes to fund the raising of an army to help him control the rebellious north and secure the Scottish border.

Complete the sentence: William I dealt with the rebellious north by enacting the...

Who was imprisoned for their involvement in rebellion and replaced by William Walcher?

What did William I build next to the cathedral to provide protection for the Bishop of Durham?

William appointed a new Bishop of Durham, a Frenchman, William Walcher

William ordered the construction of Durham Castle

a dispute with Northumbrian nobles led to the murder of Bishop Walcher

during a rebellion the nobles attempted and failed to capture Durham Castle

William sent Bishop Odo of Bayeaux with an army

Odo harried Northumbria and looted the cathedral

a ‘new castle’ was built near the site of Bishop Walcher’s murder

Put the following events in chronological order.

Who ordered the building of Durham Cathedral in 1093?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz