A study of the hagioscopes in northern England and their meaning for pre Reformation worship.

08 March 2021, Version 1
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Abstract

Study of hagioscopes in medieval settings considering the concept of regular worship and special Easter devotions. drawing particular attention to isolation and social distancing. This study also explores the use of the hagioscope as a form of social control and covert surveillance through a form of close visual and aural monitoring.

Keywords

Hagioscopes
Medieval
Easter Sepulchre
Occular Communion
Surveillance

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