A Sanctuary Chair
Introduction
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A Sanctuary Chair
Image: © Philip Halling Taken: 20 Apr 2023
In medieval times and up until the 1620s people could seek sanctuary in churches, a number of churches still have a sanctuary knocker, Holy Trinity in Stratford has one, and Durham Cathedral probably has the most famous example. Sanctuary chairs are rare, this one in Evenlode is one of only four in England.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.95959
Longitude
-1.680224
