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Re: Building a small medieval church
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Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:32:46 GMT
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"Magnus Lauglo" <thunder_road@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
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> I am building a small medieval church for my castle, and while I have • finished
> most of the walls and stuff, I'd appreciate some input into details for • the
> interior. I know next to nothing about Christianity in the middle ages or
> different kinds of churches, but I want to make something that looks • somewhat
> realistic. A couple of questions:
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> What the the differences between an abbey and a monastery in terms of the • kind
> of features they might have? Do I understand correctly that monasteries • would
> be located in some out of the way part of the countryside, whereas abbeys • would
> be more likely to be found in a town or a castle?
An abbey is a monastry (or convent) governed by an Abbot (or Abbess)
The confusion comes as churches that were once attached to an Abbey tend to
retain the name 'Abbey'
> What should an alter look like, what is it used for, and where in the • church
> should it be placed?
An alter is a table pure and simple. Often clothed with a (alter) cloth
It sits at the front center of the church. The Pulpit stands to the side of
it. Take a look at http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/rs/2/Christianity/plans.html
church layout hasn't changed much for centuries. Most churches take the form
of a cross. The Alter at the head the main door at the foot
> Would it be plausible for a small church in a castle to have a tomb for an
> deceased lord, where priests would pray for his soul? Or would that be • more
> the kind of thing which would be in a distant monastery?
yes certainly. They tend to be in the wings closer to the main door.
> Would the priest be likely to live in a building attached to the church
itself?
If you mean physically attached no probably not.Churches did and still do
tend to have a house in the grounds or nearby for the priest. Its called a
Manse if your Presbyterian not sure what its called otherwise
> My church is not very big, the interior is probably about 12 by 24 pegs • for
> the main part, plus a small corner alcove of about 8 by 8 pegs. What are • the
> most important features to include?
Alter, pulpit or lectern and seats. thats all I put in mine :)
http://www.minifig.co.uk/models/church1.htm
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> thanks
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> Magnus
HTH
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James Stacey
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www.minifig.co.uk
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| (...) I'd add a word here, concerning the evolution of "catholic layouts". I believe that after Vatican II, in the 60's, there was a guideline so that churches would have the altars re-arranged in such a way that the priest would face the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.castle)
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| James, (...) Ah I see. So am I essentially building a chapel then? Thanks for the links, I like your church! Mine is on a similar scale, but not quite as fancy architecture-wise. It is also built into the walls of my castle, so the bell tower will (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.castle)
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| Hi all, I am building a small medieval church for my castle, and while I have finished most of the walls and stuff, I'd appreciate some input into details for the interior. I know next to nothing about Christianity in the middle ages or different (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.castle)
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