Cuthbert on Tour, Durham

Ian, Lucy and I had a day trip to Durham and saw this representation of the Lindisfarne Monks carrying St.Cuthberts coffin. Cuthbert a much revered northern saint was much travelled both before, and after his death!

Cuthberts final resting place is in Durham cathedral although he has had several coffins and burial sites. He was sometimes moved to prevent his remains being lost in raids by the Vikings. His remains also survived Henry V111's dissolution of the monasteries.

Further info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuthbert

Katharine

[Graham Thresher]

A very dramatic capture.

[Pyrrhula]

A great capture of this beautiful statue. Very interesting history ,thanks for the link. Ferry

[Jacqui Paterson]

It is very dramatic.

[Bob]

Nice capture of this statue. Nice story Katharine.

[Molly]

A beautifully sharp shot of this beautiful sculpture. I saw this in the church at Lindisfarne, and thought it was amazing.

[Tony]

The sculpture is beautifully captured, the pall-bearers are a solemn looking lot.

[bkb in the city]

What a cool sculpture

[Gill W]

Wonderful sculpture!

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thank you. It took my eye when trying to find the tourist information centre. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you. I like being reminded of a period of church history I studied at college. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@witchyjacq I thought it was worthy of a photo. I bet it is even more dramatic in the rain. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thank you Bob. I liked it. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thanks Molly. It seems as though the Monks are still journeying with a coffin! Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony. I wonder if they are sombre because that coffin is heavy. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thank you.I rather liked it. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@gillg Thanks Gill. I like it. katharine

[Lee]

Super art sculpture, good image of it!

[Fisher Family]

Thanks Lee. I like sculptures in city centres. Katharine

[Therese]

Fabulous detail!!!! great shot, with a very nice pov!!!

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thanks Theresa. Katharine