Easter Sepulchre
For placing crucifix from Good Friday until Easter Day.
Early English ...
EASTER SEPULCHRE: a recess, usually in a chancel north wall, containing a tomb chest depicting the burial and resurrection of Christ. EAVES: the part of a roof which overhangs the walls. EMBATTLED: having battlements.
Easter sepulchreTomb-chest used for Easter ceremonial, within or against the north wall of a chancel of a church or chapel.EavesOverhanging edge of a roof; hence eaves cornice in this position.Echinus ...
 See also: Church, Transe, Arcade, Early english, Moulding
  
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