Walsingham is a pilgrimage site because it is associated with a reported apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1061. The shrine became a major pilgrimage destination in medieval England and continues to attract pilgrims seeking spiritual reflection and healing. The site is also known for the Holy House, a replica of the house where the Annunciation is said to have taken place.
It is a village in the English county of Norfolk
walsingham became a site of pilgrimage when a woman calledRicheldis de Faverches had a vision of the holy house of annunciation, in Nazareth (the holy house of annunciation was where the Virgin Mary grew up). Our lady appears to Richeldis de Faverches and tells her to build a replica of the holy house in Norfolk.
There are many places in the world called Walsingham. Perhaps the original Walsingham is located in Norfolk. It was created by the joining of Little Walsingham and Great Walsingham.
While Judaism does not mandate pilgrimage to any site, many Jews willingly make the pilgrimage to the Western Wall because of the holiness with which Jews see the site.
Walsingham was created in 1153.
The Cathedral has the tallest spire in England. I didn't know it was a Pilgrimage site....
Francis Walsingham was born on 1534-03-01.
Walsingham is located in England, Norfolk county.
Frances Walsingham was born in 1569.
Edward Walsingham died in 1668.
Walsingham Academy was created in 1947.
Walsingham School ended in 1990.