Famous cathedrals as seen and described by great writers (1909)
Singleton, Esther, d. 1930 · New York : Dodd, Mead & company · leaf 126
e four years the monks themselves workedat the transepts. The next Bishop, Ralph Flambard(1099-1128), completed the nave. In the year 1104 thebody of St. Cuthbert was brought to its final resting-placeand laid behind the altar. In quick succession subsequentprelates completed the adjuncts of the… … DURHAM CATHEDRAL 89 inal features of the famous entrance have been obliterated.Towards this door many a poor wretch hastening to escapethe hands of the avenger has sped his fearful steps in daysgone by. Attached to the door still glares a fearful-lookingmetallic head holding a ring in its mouth. In…
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