a Christian priest with special duties in a cathedral

a stone screen which divides the nave and the quire in a cathedral

a covered walkway enclosing a large open courtyard, found in a religious building

The religious function 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)

Which word describes a Christian priest with special duties in a cathedral?

Which word describes a stone screen which divides the nave and the quire in a cathedral?

Monks were integrated with the local aristocracy and could own personal property

Monks were required to live in complete separation from lay people

Monks were given greater freedom to interact with pilgrims and visitors

Monks were required to follow a strict schedule of prayer

How did the Norman reforms affect the daily life of monks at Durham Cathedral?

To integrate local aristocratic families into the Church leadership

To increase the number of Anglo-Saxon clergy in monasteries

To allow bishops to have secular roles and engage in political activities

To replace unsuitable Anglo-Saxon prelates with European reformers

What was one of the main goals of the Norman reformers in relation to Anglo-Saxon cathedrals and monasteries?

Whose relics were housed in the feretory of Durham Cathedral during the Norman period?

The doors to the cathedral were opened whilst bells rung

The pilgrims were guided through the cathedral by attendants

The pilgrim entered through the now unlocked entrance gate

The pilgrim's donation would be accepted by cathedral staff

The pilgrim would be assisted with their prayers

The pilgrim would be guided out through the exit gate

Arrange the steps in the order that a pilgrim would experience when visiting the feretory of Durham Cathedral, starting with the earliest.

Which word describes the long central part of a church, often with aisles on both sides?

Which word describes arches that support a ceiling or room?

When did William St Calais order the construction of a new cathedral on the site of the Anglo-Saxon building which housed St Cuthbert’s relics?

Which of the following are examples of Durham Cathedral's Romanesque design?

using the forced labour of English peasants

by a team of English masons and carpenters

by a team of Norman masons and carpenters

using the forced labour of Norman peasants

Which pattern was frequently used by the Normans?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The religious function of Durham Cathedral

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.