Hereford Mappa Mundi British Isles

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Title

Hereford Mappa Mundi British Isles

Description

The Hereford Mappa Mundi is the largest medieval map still known to exist, depicting the then known world. It is a religious rather than literal depiction, featuring heaven, hell and the path to salvation. Dating from ca. AD 1300. It is displayed at Hereford Cathedral.
The slide is labelled "Hereford Map British Isles"

Publisher

Morrab Library

Format

Lantern Slide

Identifier

MG.485