Thesaurus Term/Concept: ANCHORESSES CELL
| Identifier | 91034 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A small dwelling for the solitary confinement of a pious reclusive religious woman or nun, often attached to the north wall of a church. A squint enabled the occupant to witness the Mass. |
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Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MLI82718 Possible site of Holy Trinity Greestone Stairs church and churchyard (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MLI89650 Possible site of St John the Poor church and churchyard, Lincoln (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MLI89574 Site of St Andrew's church and churchyard, Wigford (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MLI89659 Site of the churches of St Peter at Pleas and St Peter at Arches and associated churchyard (Monument) |