2006
NZ2742 : Sanctuary Knocker
taken 17 years ago, near to Durham, County Durham, England
This is 1 of 3 images, with title starting with Sanctuary in this square
Sanctuary Knocker
Fugitives from justice could claim sanctuary in Durham Cathedral by banging on the door to alert the watchmen. They were allowed 37 days to sort out their affairs, after which time they had to surrender themselves or leave the country via the designated port of Hartlepool.
This is a replica, the original of which can be seen in the cathedral's Treasury, along with other ancient objects.
Despite its appearance to modern eyes, the knocker depicts a lion's head.
This is a replica, the original of which can be seen in the cathedral's Treasury, along with other ancient objects.
Despite its appearance to modern eyes, the knocker depicts a lion's head.
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- Grid Square
- NZ2742, 1459 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- John Illingworth (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 29 August, 2006 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 30 August, 2006
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 273 421 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.3849N 1:34.6292W - View Direction
- SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
