rood loft
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The rood loft, the oak stalls, and the reredos in the chapel of the Virgin are masterpieces in a similar style.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
On the south side of the chancel arch is a rood loft staircase turret, of which both the lower and upper door remain.
From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway
There are also remains of a mural painting of St. Christopher on the north wall, and of others on the wall above the rood loft.
From Edge Hill The Battle and Battlefield by Walford, Edwin
Whether or no the setting up of the rood in the rood loft will ever again become customary in the English Church, is a question time alone can solve.
From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William
It must not, however, be taken for granted that a rood loft existed in every church.
From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William
