Bishops Door, Lichfield Cathedral

I can’t find out the meaning of the sum chalked above the door. Intriguing! (Edit - see Susan’s note below)

[Diana]

Wonderful capture and symmetry!

[Susan Wakely]

Great find. Check this out. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalking_the_door

[Lesley]

@wakelys Wow, thank you so much. How interesting!

[Lesley]

@ludwigsdiana Thank you!

[Granny7(Denise)]

Nice, I love a doorway

[Annie-Sue]

I would have said it wasn't mathematical, but just like they carved into lintels or on datestones in days of yore. Now goes to read link above.

[moni kozi]

That is a gorgeous doorway

[carol white]

A lovely doorway and great reflections

[Korcsog Károly]

Great shot and the information about the inscription is very interesting!

[Corinne C]

Nice capture

[Monica]

Nice shot, and very interesting explanation. We celebrate the Epiphany (traditionally, the Magi bring presents to children, notfather christmas) but I had never seen this.

[Pat Knowles]

How fascinating to see this & then thanks to @wakelys for explaining the mystery.

[Lesley]

@monicac Thank you. That’s very interesting. I do like to hear about the customs and traditions in other countries and other religions.

[Bill Davidson]

Nice one…. was looking for your reflection!

[Carole Sandford]

Fascinating!

[Lesley]

@billdavidson Haha I always try to avoid it but inevitably fail. I suppose it proves that I actually took the photo 😊

[Babs]

What a great find and thanks to Susan @wakelys for the explanation.

[Kathy A]

Nice doorway. I like all the reflections and thanks to Sue @wakelys for the link

[Issi Bannerman]

That is totally fascinating! I would have had NO idea! Lovely image and explanation.

[haskar]

Lovely shot and reflections.

[bkb in the city]

Great find and interesting information

[Margaret Brown]

Love the doorway and the mystery of the sum!!

[Heather]

Great reflections outside and inside the door frame! And thanks to Susan @wakelys for the info. (I love the team work aspect of 365 :)

[Judith Johnson]

Love old doors, great capture