Floor Plan D D Monastery Map

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Floor plan d d monastery map. He building layout of medieval abbeys followed a common plan. 1 abbot or prior s house 2 almonry where alms in the form of food or money were distributed to the needy by the almoner. An example of the plan is shown below and the text below the plan describes the function of each section. Floor plan of benedictine monastery of st gall showing early design in this plan east is at the top north to the left south to the right and west at the bottom.
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You might think of it in comparison to most churches where the west door would be at the bottom and on entry you are facing the way the audience would sit facing the alter. History medieval britain monastery map. This website exists thanks to the contribution of patrons on patreon. Not all the places listed are visible on this plan.
See more ideas about fantasy map cartography rpg. Many cistercian and benedictine abbeys were built in this way.