Bible Encyclopedias
Rood-Altar

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

an altar standing under the rood screen. In large churches there were generally two, one on each side of the entrance into the choir.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Rood-Altar'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/rood-altar.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.