medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
I was rather expecting someone else to suggest this: Margaret Cormack
may like to read Ancrene Wisse, a guide for anchoresses written in
English in the first half of the thirteenth century which does refer to
the windows of the anchoress's cell, including the important one which
allowed her to see the host reserved above the high altar and to receive
communion.
At Lindsell in Essex there is a small window in the north wall of the
chancel which once opened into an anchorite's cell. As far as I am
aware, anchorites' cells were always attached to churches. Someone else
can no doubt inform you about Julian of Norwich's cell.
with best wishes
Cate Gunn
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