hagioscope
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The hagioscope in the chancel appears as a window in the outer wall.
From Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter by Edric Holmes
"Yes; but the change in them which you suggest would not fully meet the difficulty, even if a squint or hagioscope should also be provided."
From Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church by Walter Field
The two chapels opening from the chancel contain some interesting features, which include a hagioscope, and both are enclosed by old screens.
From Yorkshire by Gordon Home
A small quatrefoiled hagioscope may be noticed in the library above the cloister; it, no doubt, commanded a view of the high altar of the chapel.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Percy Dearmer
Why pore over them in this selfish manner all alone and at the dead of night when no one can possibly disturb you, or, since you have blocked the hagioscope, even see you?
From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard
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