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).

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (0)

Narrower Terms/Concepts (0)

Instances/Examples (1)

Context Record
Monument Type MYO480 Lavabo approximately 9m south of St Oswald's church (Building)