The Hereford Mappa Mundi

Scripture, history, monsters and marvels painted on a single calfskin around 1300, called “the most important and most celebrated medieval map in any form.”

Made by

Bears the name of “Richard of Haldingham or Lafford”

Date

c. 1300

Held by

Hereford Cathedral, England

Medium

Single sheet of vellum (calf skin), 1.58 × 1.33 m

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