2011
NZ2742 : Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral
taken 13 years ago, near to Durham, County Durham, England
This is 1 of 3 images, with title starting with Sanctuary in this square
Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral
The knocker on the north door of the cathedral is a 30-year old replica of the original in the cathedral museum. In the middle ages anyone who had committed a serious offence could claim sanctuary by knocking on this door. The fugitives were given 37 days to organise their affairs, during which time they had to decide whether to stand trial or leave the country by the nearest port.
The knocker was damaged in December 2010 when thieves tried to prise it off the door.
The knocker was damaged in December 2010 when thieves tried to prise it off the door.
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- Grid Square
- NZ2742, 1485 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Paul Harrop (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 30 July, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 1 August, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 2730 4217 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.4227N 1:34.6288W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NZ 2730 4217
- View Direction
- South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
