Dun Cow Lane, Durham
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Dun Cow Lane, Durham
Image: © Paul Harrop Taken: 30 Jul 2011
Seen from North Bailey, the short street leads up to Palace Green and the Cathedral. Its name originates from a legendary dun cow that led the community of St Cuthbert to Durham in 995 http://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/history/st-cuthbert/body/durham .
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Image Location
Latitude
54.773803
Longitude
-1.574985