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Thesaurus Term/Concept: PISCINA

Identifier 69505
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A perforated stone basin usually built into the wall of a church on the south side of the altar. Used for carrying away the ablutions (wine and water used to rinse the chalice, and wash the priests hands after communion).

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Context Record
Monument Type MEX11045 Church of St Leonard (Listed Building)
Monument Type MEX1008622 Church of St Martin, Chipping Ongar (Listed Building)