According to legend, Durham was built on the back of this cow.
The legend of the cow, the monks and the wandering milkmaid.
(apparently monks carrying St Cuthbert’s coffin bumped …

Stuart Wilcock

November 4, 2023

Hiking

A life-size bronze cow laying down to rest. The gold-horned beast looks down river towards the Cathedral.

Stuart Wilcock

September 7, 2025

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The Durham Cow statue is situated on the riverside path at The Racecourse, between Baths Bridge and the bandstand.

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Location: City Of Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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