2013

SJ6200 : Lavabo, Wenlock Priory, Shropshire

taken 11 years ago, near to Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England

Lavabo, Wenlock Priory, Shropshire
Lavabo, Wenlock Priory, Shropshire
In many early and medieval monasteries, there would be a large lavabo (lavatorio) where the brethren would wash their hands before entering church. This practice was first legislated in the Rule of St. Benedict in the 6th century, but has earlier antecedents. St. John Chrysostom mentions the custom in his day of all Christians washing their hands before entering the church for worship.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites Primary Subject: Priory
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SJ6200, 326 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Ann   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 23 April, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 8 April, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 6248 0009 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:35.8379N 2:33.3215W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 6248 0009
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