Bible Encyclopedias
Parcloses (or Percloses)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Parcloses (or Percloses)
is an architectural term applied to enclosures, railings, or screens, such as may be used to protect a tomb, to separate a chapel from the main body of the church (especially those at the east end of the aisle); also to form the front of a gallery, or for other similar purposes. It is either of open work or close. A distinct chapel is often formed in this manner, e.g. a chantry chapel. (See CHAPEL).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Parcloses (or Percloses)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/parcloses-or-percloses.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.