The Norman cathedral at Durham, built between 1093 and 1133, is a vast and awe-inspiring structure, a symbol of conquest and the harsh imposition of a new order. Its roots, origins and even some of the personalities involved are well-documented, but the fabric itself has a story to tell. It begs questions: 'How could this have been done?'; 'Why can this detail be seen?'; 'What does this imply in terms of the issues the master mason faced?'.
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