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

- 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,...
- 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...
- 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...
- wide. The north chancel chapel is 16 feet (5 m) wide and the north aisle, 12.5 feet (3.8 m). Both the south chancel chapel and south aisle are 12 feet (3...
- 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...
- from a two ba**** chancel by a central crossing tower, a double ba**** north aisle ending at a transept, and a five ba**** south aisle constituting a Lady...
- the 15th century but the chancel is earlier than the rest of the building, perhaps 14th century, and the south chancel aisle has windows of 1710 though...
- the chancel, or nave, and from the main congregation, such a need arose. In medieval architecture hagioscopes were often a low window in the chancel wall...
- Saxham, Suffolk. Her monument with re****bent effigy exists in the south chancel aisle built by her father-in-law and step-father in Tawstock Church, Devon...