Bridge showing symbol of Prince-Bishops of Durham, Durham. Co Durham, Tyne and Wear, UK

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Bridge showing symbol of Prince-Bishops of Durham, Durham. Co Durham, Tyne and Wear, UK. Bishops were considered princes of the church and had equivalent powers for several centuries. Durham’s political importance lay in the fact that it was a buffer state between England and Scotland. After two unsuccessful attempts to send an earl to govern this border region, the English king came up with the solution of giving the bishop of Durham secular powers, and therefore the responsibility for protecting English interests, in return for allegiance.

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Size: 4146px × 2773px
Location: Durham, Tyne and Wear, UK
Photo credit: © Grazyna Bonati / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: allegiance, authority, durham, king, power, prince-bishops, religious, secular, symbol, tyne, uk, wear