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Precinct: The close and buildings surrounding and including a Cathedral

Presbytery: The east end of the church containing the high alter

Priory: A monastic community of monks or nuns run by a prior or prioress and the buildings they occupy

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Quire: As Choir - The area of the church where the choristers and clergy sit

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Relic: An object or part of an object that has a connection with the past. Usually a religious object, e.g. bodily part of a saint.

Reredos: Wall covering or screen behind the alter decorated with the twelve apostles

Retro-Choir: The part of the church beyond the presbytery. East of the high alter. Not the Lady Chapel

Rood: The cross of Christ

Rood Screen: Stone or wooden screen division of the nave from the choir

Rose-Window: A circular window that is built of tracery in the form of a rose

Roundel: A round disc or panel. As in a stained glass window

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