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 (8)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MSF37547 Anchorite cells in Ipswich (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF37546 Anchorite cells recorded at Cowlinge (Poorly Located Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF37543 Bury St. Edmunds Anchorite Cell (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF37542 Bury St. Edmunds Anchorite Cell (Poorly Located Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF14137 Church of St Peter (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF37575 'Onhus' hermitage/anchorite cells (Poorly Located Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF37548 'Randeston' anchorite cells at Thrandeston (Poorly Located Monument) |
| Monument Type | MSF37576 'Uuesdene' hermitage/anchorite cells (Poorly Located Monument) |