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1784 sketch of the triptych containing the Hereford Mappa Mundi, showing side panels. The map has been interpreted from a topographical and encyclopedic perspective, but more recent approaches have attempted to see the map as a work of art, that conveys meanings through symbolism and associations. [2]
Hereford (/ ˈ h ɛr ɪ f ər d / ⓘ HERR-if-ərd) is a cathedral city and the county town of the ceremonial county of Herefordshire, England.It is situated on the banks of the River Wye and lies 16 miles (26 km) east of the border with Wales, 23 miles (37 km) north-west of Gloucester and 24 miles (39 km) south-west of Worcester.
Description: Map of Herefordshire, UK with the following information shown: . Administrative borders; Coastline, lakes and rivers; Roads and railways; Urban areas; Equirectangular map projection on WGS 84 datum, with N/S stretched 160%
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Herefordshire (/ ˈ h ɛr ɪ f ər d ʃ ɪər,-ʃ ər / HERR-if-ərd-sheer, -shər) [5] is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England, bordered by Shropshire to the north, Worcestershire to the east, Gloucestershire to the south-east, and the Welsh counties of Monmouthshire and Powys to the west.
{{Information |Description=Image:Hereford Mappa Mundi 1300.jpg, edited, some details explained. At the center of the map: Jerusalem, crowned by the Crucifix. 1 - Paradise 2 - The fabulous Island of Taphana, sometimes (possibly mis-)interpreted as Sri La
The Hereford Mappa Mundi, the 14th-century map of the world One of the cathedral's treasures is the Hereford Mappa Mundi , dating from the later years of the 13th century. It is the work of an ecclesiastic who is supposed to be represented in the right-hand corner on horseback, attended by his page and greyhounds.
Callow; Callow Hill; Callow Marsh; Calver Hill; Canon Bridge; Canon Frome; Canon Pyon; Carey; Carterspiece; Castle Frome; Catley Southfield; Chance's Pitch; Chandler ...