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To: SunkenCiv
The original Hereford World Map, known as the Hereford Mappa Mundi, is housed at Hereford Cathedral in Hereford, England. This medieval map, dating to around 1300 AD and the largest surviving example of its kind, has been preserved there since its creation and was nearly sold in 1988 before public and institutional funding ensured its retention in a purpose-built library at the cathedral.

It is on public display at Hereford Cathedral, where visitors can view it as part of the site's exhibits, including the adjacent Chained Library. The cathedral offers guided tours and an interactive website for closer exploration, with access details available on their official site.


We just returned from a 3-week vacation in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. We were only 60 miles east of Hereford in Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-on-Marsh! I would have loved to have seen it.
6 posted on 10/03/2025 3:37:34 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

The US could really use more -on-thisorthat in our placenames. 😊


9 posted on 10/03/2025 5:46:16 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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