altar tomb
altar tomb · altar tombs
A monumental memorial resembling an altar, often with a canopyA monumental memorial resembling an altar, often with a canopy.
Meaning
1 sensesA monumental memorial resembling an altar, often with a canopy.
Altar tombs were often placed over the vaults or burying-place, and frequently on the north and south walls of choirs, aisles, and chantry chapels.
Translations
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plural: altar tombs| Singular | altar tomb |
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