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altar screen

noun as in rood screen

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It was somewhat horrifying to find that the frescoes behind the altar-screen were completely scribbled over.

The whole building was repaved, a new altar-screen and organ added, and the carving restored.

The Sedilia are interesting on account of the canopies, which are old, and probably formed part of the original high altar screen.

The east end was, however, considerably improved by the removal of the huge altar screen that concealed much of it.

We ought not to forget the altar-screen which has lately been restored under Mr. Gwilt's superintendence.

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On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to altar screen, such as: chancel screen, gallery, jube, rood arch, and rood loft.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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