Illustrated Dictionary of British Churches - Rood screen Definition

History and Architecture

Rood screen

A screen, usually of wood, across the chancel arch. The screen had a gallery or loft on top, where a large crucific called a rood was placed. Many rood screens were destroyed during the Reformation. Other terms used almost interchangeably are chancel screen and simply 'screen'.

Related: Arch   Chancel   Chancel Arch   Chancel Screen   Rood   Gallery  




English Heritage

English Heritage membership

English Heritage membership

Free entry to English Heritage properties throughout England, plus discounted admission to Historic Scotland and Cadw properties in Scotland and Wales.

Membership details

About English Heritage


HISTORY CORNER
Name the mystery historic attraction
See larger image



This naturalist sailed with Captain Cook 1768-71) and his collections are preserved in the british Museum



12 July, 1174

Henry II is punished at Canterbury for Becket's murder

Henry fasts and allows himself to be scourged as penance for his role in Becket's death

This king hid in an oak tree after defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651



Passionate about British Heritage!