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,...
- 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...
- 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 current church are parts of the north aisle and south wall of the nave, dating from about 1180. The chancel was rebuilt in the 14th century, when the...
- memorial, now in the floor of the priest's vestry, part of the south chancel aisle, St. Michael and All Angels, Penkridge. Image of Richard Littleton and...
- the present church. The chancel was built around 1340–50 and the south aisle was added in the 15th century. The north aisle was added in 1864 and other...
- include an exceptionally long hagioscope or squint from the south aisle into the chancel, a porch which may be Sus****'s oldest, and a well preserved and...
- 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...