medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Ms B M Cook wrote:
>
> My problem is the exact meaning of the word "CIMITERIUM" in THIS
> context. Obviously the Latin word is the origin of the English
> "Cemetery" = Burial Ground, but how do you carry off property from a
> burial ground ?
Perhaps he stole the land? And built on it, or incorporated it into his
castle?
John Briggs
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