Durham Cathedral's Sanctuary Knocker

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Durham Cathedral's sanctuary knocker was used by fugitives who could rap the knocker, and request 37 days of sanctuary within the cathedral. The original knocker is now in the cathedral treasures exhibit and a replica has replaced it on the door.

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Size: 2803px × 4200px
Location: Durham, County Durham, England, UK
Photo credit: © Clearview / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: cathedral, city, door, durham, knocker, sanctuary