Sign for the Mitre
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Sign for the Mitre
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 20 Sep 2009
A reference to the deeply cleft hat, having the shape of a pointed arch at the front and back, worn by bishops and some abbots. A symbol of the bishop's office. It makes a convenient visual symbol and has been used as an inn sign since the 15th century, especially in cathedral cities.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.146914
Longitude
-2.719227