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The Hereford Mappa Mundi is a world map dating to c. 1300. It is the largest surviving Medieval map, and is based on earlier maps including the 8th Century Beatus Map. The map is attributed to "Richard of Haldingham and Lafford", also known as "Richard de Bello".
Ink on vellum. 158 cm x 133 cm, approx. 130 cm (52 in). Located in Hereford Cathedral in Hereford, England.
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