AN exhibition highlighting some of the lesser-known architectural treasures of Durham will be unveiled later this month.

Durham City may be famous for its cathedral and castle, but the exhibition at the city's Heritage Centre and Museum shows off some of the forgotten listed buildings and monuments in the area.

The exhibition features a selection of the pictures taken for the Images Of England project - one of the largest photographic projects undertaken in the country.

The project, funded by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund, is designed to create a snapshot of England's listed buildings to allow future generations to appreciate the heritage that surrounds us.

Among the forgotten treasures are Dalden Tower in Seaham; the sandstone base of a medieval cross in Quarryheads Lane, Durham City; an 18th Century well house at Cornsay, near Lanchester; and a 17th Century house in Durham's Saddler Street, which today forms part of the university but was once part of the North Gate of the castle.

The exhibition takes place in the heritage centre and runs from Tuesday until October 31, from 11am to 4.30pm.

For further information contact Jo Jones on 0191-384 5589.