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

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.

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.

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

The beautiful high altar, the rood loft, the choir stalls, have long disappeared.

From The Story of Paris by Kimball, Katherine