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    World map from Ranulf Higden's Polychronicon print

    World map in rounded oval shape from Ranulf Higden’s Polychronicon, late 14th Century. The heads placed round the edge represent the twelve winds. Britain is at the lower left.

    Royal MS 14 C. IX, ff.1v–2r

    Creator: Ranulf Higden