medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> There is the phenomenon of the double piscina. This can be dated
> precisely: first half of the 14th century, I believe. This was in
> direct response to the requrement that a separate drain be provided
> for the ablutions. This was then changed to the priest consuming the
> ablutions, and a single piscina thereafter sufficed. (This from
> memory, so the precise details may not be correct.)
I guess I should have read all my e-mails before responding to any of them. I just posted a
query about double piscinas, and this extraordinary list has exceeded its usual efficiency by
responding to my query before I actually sent it! Thanks, John.
Cheers,
Jim Bugslag
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