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scriptorium
Area in a monastery where books and documents were written, copied, and illuminated.
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scriptorium : A Medieval writing room in which scrolls were also housed.

Scriptorium (pl. scriptoria)
the room (or rooms) in a monastery in which manuscripts were produced.
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Other parts of monastery: cloister, refectory, scriptorium Chemise wall: Formed by a series of interlinked or overlapping semicircular bastions. Chevron: A zig-zag motif.

Interior view of cloister
Interior view of crossing
Interior view of crypt
Interior view of guest refectory
Interior view of nave
Interior view of promenoir
Interior view of refectory
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scriptorium A room set apart for writing in a monastery. sedilia A set of stone seats close to an altar for use by the officiating priests.

See also: Classical, Ground, Frame, Choir, Church

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