Definition of Chancel aisle. Meaning of Chancel aisle. Synonyms of Chancel aisle

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Definition of Chancel aisle

Chancel aisle
Chancel Chan"cel, n. [OF. chancel, F. chanceau, cancel, fr. L. cancelli lattices, crossbars. (The chancel was formerly inclosed with lattices or crossbars) See Cancel, v. t.] (Arch.) (a) That part of a church, reserved for the use of the clergy, where the altar, or communion table, is placed. Hence, in modern use; (b) All that part of a cruciform church which is beyond the line of the transept farthest from the main front. Chancel aisle (Arch.), the aisle which passes on either side of or around the chancel. Chancel arch (Arch.), the arch which spans the main opening, leading to the chancel. Chancel casement, the principal window in a chancel. --Tennyson. Chancel table, the communion table.

Meaning of Chancel aisle from wikipedia

- south aisle with tiny lancet windows, and larger ones in the chancel. In the 14th century, the tower was heightened, and the aisles and chancel arch were...
- the deanery of Liverpool South – Childwall. The chancel dates from the 14th century, and the south aisle and porch are probably from the 15th century. Additions...
- the nave and chancel, and are formed of one bay each. Beyond the crossing, the Seafarers' Chapel occupies the end of the north chancel aisle, whilst the...
- The 1981 dig examined two areas of the ruined chancel aisle at the west end of the priory. The aisle was built in about 1300 in the Decorated style,...
- transepts, or in a church without transepts, to the chancel. When a church contains side aisles, as in a basilica-type building, the strict definition...
- began on a large free-standing Lady Chapel, linked to the north aisle of the chancel by a covered walkway. The chapel is 100 feet (30 m) long and 46 feet...
- the nave and chancel, with the same design of clerestory window. The chancel continues the same design as the nave but the north aisle is partially blocked...
- polygonal termination to the choir or sanctuary, or sometimes at the end of an aisle. Smaller apses are sometimes built in other parts of the church, especially...
- church, with the rebuilding of the chancel and the addition of a north aisle, the aisle being shorter than the chancel. During the 15th century the Norman...
- a vestry to the side of the south chancel aisle. The exterior has crenellated parapets, except on the south aisle, where the west end terminates in a...