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Durham Galilee Chapel a42_05998
Durham Cathedral, Palace Green, Durham. An interior view of the galilee in Durham Cathedral, seen from the south-west corner with a partial view of the altar in the background. The cathedral was originally a Benedictine Priory, refounded in 1541 as a cathedral. The main body was built between 1093 and 1130, with alterations and additions made in the 13th and 15th centuries.
The galilee is situated west of the west towers, and was built for Bishop le Puiset in 1189. It has four bays west-to-east and five aisles. The arcades are all on compound piers and have round-headed arches with dog-tooth mouldings. It has a raised altar against the east wall with three round-headed recesses, each a bay wide. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 22135283
Filename: aa42_05998.jpg
Size: 5769 x 3868 (6.6MB)
Date: 25th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Cathedral Chapel Medieval Religion Aisle Arcade Galilee Lady Chapel
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This print captures the exquisite beauty of Durham Galilee Chapel, located within the magnificent Durham Cathedral on Palace Green. The interior view showcases the galilee from the south-west corner, with a glimpse of the altar in the background. Originally established as a Benedictine Priory and later refounded as a cathedral in 1541, this architectural masterpiece was constructed between 1093 and 1130, with subsequent modifications made during the 13th and 15th centuries. The galilee itself is positioned to the west of the west towers and was commissioned by Bishop le Puiset in 1189. It boasts an impressive layout consisting of four bays extending from west to east, accompanied by five aisles. The arcades feature intricate round-headed arches adorned with dog-tooth mouldings, adding an element of grandeur to this sacred space. Against its eastern wall stands a raised altar that incorporates three round-headed recesses, each spanning one bay. George Bernard Wood's expertly captured photograph not only highlights these remarkable architectural details but also evokes a sense of tranquility and reverence associated with religious spaces like this chapel. As viewers immerse themselves in this image, they are transported back through time to experience firsthand the rich history and spiritual significance embodied within Durham Cathedral's Galilee Chapel – an enduring testament to faith and human ingenuity.
