Museums · Mid Wales
Hereford Cathedral Library
Hereford Cathedral Library is a working theological lending and reference library located in Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, England; it also holds books and manuscripts of major importance to the histo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hereford Cathedral Library is a working theological lending and reference library located in Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, England; it also holds books and manuscripts of major importance to the history of the county of Herefordshire. Hereford Cathedral Library is also well known for its chained books as it is the only library of this type to survive with all of the chains, rods and locks still intact.
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Hereford Cathedral Library is a working theological lending and reference library located in Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, England; it also holds books and manuscripts of major importance to the history of the county of Herefordshire. Hereford Cathedral Library is also well known for its chained books as it is the only library of this type to survive with all of the chains, rods and locks still intact.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0542, -2.7159
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR1 2NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 1611
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00
- Official site
- www.themappamundi.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Hereford Cathedral Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hereford Cathedral Library?
- Hereford Cathedral Library is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 2NN), in the parish of Hereford.
- When was Hereford Cathedral Library built?
- Built or established in 1611.
- How do I get to Hereford Cathedral Library?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 2NN. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.