What Is Durham Cathedral Made From

While most English churches of the time were built at least partially of wood, Durham Cathedral was to be entirely made of stone.

What kind of stone is Durham Cathedral made?

The 13th Century section of the cathedral is the oldest, and boasts a huge slab of stone called the Frosterley marble which dates back 310 million years.

Where did the stone come from in Durham Cathedral?

It is made of Caen stone. It is a light creamy-yellow Jurassic limestone quarried in north-western France near the city of Caen.