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The relics are believed to have been removed when St Cuthbert's tomb at Durham Cathedral was opened in the 19th Century. They belonged to the cathedral's consultant architect Ian Curry ...
The walk ended at St Cuthbert's tomb in the cathedral, where the coffin has remained since arrival in Durham in 995AD, officially being 'installed' in the tomb in 1104AD. Traditionally the coffin ...
called The Treasures of St Cuthbert, offers an insight into the life of the famous saint. It includes his wooden coffin, built in 698 and recovered after his tomb was opened in 1827. It still has ...
The 13th Century gold ring, with a large uncut sapphire, was left by a wealthy pilgrim at St Cuthbert’s tomb in Durham Cathedral. At the time of the Reformation under Henry VIII, the ring was ...
The gospels are dedicated to St Cuthbert, who rose from humble beginnings to become Bishop of Lindisfarne. Following his death in 687 his tomb on the island became a magnet for pilgrims and a number ...
The relics are believed to have been removed when St Cuthbert's tomb at Durham Cathedral was opened in the 19th Century. They belonged to the cathedral's consultant architect Ian Curry ...