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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