chancel screen
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Dr. Fosdick's party paused to study the great, stone chancel screen curving from reading desk to pulpit.
From Time Magazine Archive
"No; I believe it is only ancient custom which decides upon the chancel screen; it is, too, the most convenient part of the church for this purpose."
From Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church by Field, Walter
Of the fifteen kings, from William of Normandy to Henry of Windsor, whose sculptured effigies appear upon the chancel screen in York Minster, there is scarcely one who has not worshiped in this cathedral….
From Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1 by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)
The decorated oak chancel screen is again a noticeable feature, and its restoration has brought to light the remains of paintings on its lower panels.
From Edge Hill The Battle and Battlefield by Walford, Edwin
"Does Mr. Ambrose particularly wish that the first part of the service should take place near the chancel screen?" inquires Sir John.
From Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church by Field, Walter
