rood loft
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Above the anti-choir was the rood loft, in which were kept the reliques, and on which was erected the principal rood or cross, with the figure of the Saviour carved on it.
From Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations by Madders, S. S.
This archway seems too wide to have been the entrance to the stairs leading to the rood loft, a use which has been suggested for it.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Palmer, G. H. (George Henry)
“Heraldic emblazonments, and religious emblems, painting and gilding, stained glass, and curiously-wrought metal work, imageries and inscriptions, rood loft and reredos, stone altar and sedilia, metal screenwork, encaustic paving, make up the gorgeous spectacle.”
From Rides on Railways by Sidney, Samuel
The rood loft turret and staircase remain in the south abutment of the chancel arch.
From Edge Hill The Battle and Battlefield by Walford, Edwin
Notice the quaint wooden gallery and the stairs to the rood loft, and also a stoup in good preservation.
From Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End by Holmes, Edric
