Thesaurus Term/Concept: ANCHORITE CELL
| Identifier | 69962 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A small dwelling for the solitary confinement of a pious reclusive religious man or monk, often attached to the north wall of a church. A squint enabled the occupant to witness the Mass. |
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Instances/Examples (6)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MCH1263 Cell in Church of St Martin in the Ash (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH8039 Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Leonard or the Hermitage of the Rood (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH1184 Church or Chapel of St Chad (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH1053 Collegiate Church of St John the Baptist - Hermitage / Anchorite Cells (Building) |
| Monument Type | MCH8038 Frodsham Anchorite Cell (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH6739 Savage Chapel Tower, St Michael's Church (Building) |