Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1432 374200 - Fax: +44 (0)1432 374220
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Hereford Cathedral houses the largest pre 15th Century map in the world – the Mappa Mundi. Drawn on vellum and dated to 1300, the author was Richard of Haldingham. Containing drawings of plants, animals, towns and cities the map gives us a glimpse into the medieval world. Also housed in the Cathedral is the Chained Library – a unique example of 17th Century books secured by chains allowing the books to be read but not removed.
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