Museums · West Midlands
Mappa Mundi and Chained Library
In or near Hereford.
Mappa Mundi and Chained Library — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mappa Mundi and Chained Library is a museum located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Mappa Mundi and Chained Library are located within Hereford Cathedral, showcasing the Hereford Mappa Mundi, a significant medieval map, and the world's largest surviving chained library. Visitors can explore these unique historical treasures and learn about their significance in medieval scholarship and culture.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mappa Mundi and Chained Library is a museum located in Mid Wales. It houses the famous Hereford Mappa Mundi, a medieval map from the 13th century, alongside the unique Chained Library, which contains historical texts secured with chains.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0539, -2.7165
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR4 9BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00
- Official site
- www.themappamundi.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8625793550 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mappa Mundi and Chained Library?
- Mappa Mundi and Chained Library is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 9BL), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is Mappa Mundi and Chained Library?
- Mappa Mundi and Chained Library — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mappa Mundi and Chained Library?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 9BL.
- Is Mappa Mundi and Chained Library a protected site?
- Yes — Mappa Mundi and Chained Library is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mappa Mundi and Chained Library?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 9BL.