Furness Abbey The Sedilia

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no.3156

Sedilia, Furness Abbey

Early 20th Century

A sedilia is a canopied seat, or set of multiple seats, set into a recess in the south wall of the chancel, near the altar. The sedila were used by clergy as seating during services. Here they are ornate carved sandstone.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=901848

no.3156

Sedilia, Furness Abbey

Early 20th Century

A sedilia is a canopied seat, or set of multiple seats, set into a recess in the south wall of the chancel, near the altar. The sedila were used by clergy as seating during services. Here they are ornate carved sandstone.

Location: Manor Road, Newbarns Ward, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/766
Sankey Number: 3156

Album Number: Album 03 3097-3362

Page Number: 9

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Sankey Number Image Title Location Image Taken Description
3149 Furness Abbey Cloisters Looking North Three men in centre right
3150 Furness Abbey Cloisters Looking North Four men in centre distance
3151    Furness Abbey General View Viewed from top of Amphitheatre, Abbey on left cottage on right
3152 Furness Abbey General View Viewed from top of Amphitheatre, Abbey in centre, cottage and tree on right
3153 Furness Abbey Looking South at Chapter House
3154    Furness Abbey Internal view
3155 Furness Abbey Transept Internal view of tall arch trees in back ground. Actually from the Knave to the high Altar?
3156    Furness Abbey Sedalias Carved sandstone seating. The sedilia were used by clergy as seating during services.