rood loft
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The rood loft was damaged by the Puritans, and probably removed after the Restoration.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Norwich A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Episcopal See by Quennell, C. H. B. (Charles Henry Bourne)
In some churches the rood loft extended across the side aisles as well, and this necessitated the erection of a specially constructed turret at the east end of one of the aisles.
From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William
It has also been stated that the Gospel and Epistle, and various other parts of the service, were read from the rood loft.
From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William
A memorandum in the churchwardens' accounts speak of him setting up a pair of organs on the rood loft.
From Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings by Perkins, Thomas, Rev.
The same writer also tells us that: "Over across the middle of the said choir was a rood loft, finely carved and gilded, and St. Chad's shrine, but destroyed in time of war."
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by Clifton, A. B.
