2011

NZ2742 : Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral

taken 14 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
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.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Durham [1098] · Durham Cathedral [500] Other Photos: · One of a pair ·
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NZ2742, 1611 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Paul Harrop   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 30 July, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 1 August, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2730 4217 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.4227N 1:34.6288W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2730 4217
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South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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