You Are Here - Hereford Cathedral Close - Hereford, Herefordshire
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A You Are Here map and information board at the Cathedral Close of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary and St. Ethelbert, Hereford.
Waymark Code: WMZMWV
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/04/2018
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A You Are Here map and information board at the Cathedral Close of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary and St. Ethelbert, Hereford.
"The Cathedral and its precinct or Close was always at the heart of the city, which grew up and thrived from the 7th century. The close became the burial ground for the whole city, but could also be a place for trading and congregating. The latter use wasn't always condoned and a licence was granted by Richard II in 1389 to enclose the Close with walls and gates to be locked at night. After further centuries of burial and reburial the ground level rose by up to 1.5 metres and entrance steps were built at Broad Street, Church Street, and Castle Street. In 1791 all burials, except for those of people resident in the Cathedral precincts, ceased.
In the 19th century the ground was lowered to street level and new paths were laid out. Elm trees planted the previous century became unsafe and were replaced by lime trees, several of which remain today."
SOURCE - info board.
Location Name: Hereford Cathedral Close
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