In the drastic restoration of 1883, the then Vicar, Rev. Dicker, removed the old high pews, had the plaster ceiling beaten down and in so doing uncovered the open timbers of the roof and the Sanctus Bell opening over the great chancel arch.
Definition of sanctus bell in US English:
sanctus bell
noun
another term for sacring bell
Example sentencesExamples
In the drastic restoration of 1883, the then Vicar, Rev. Dicker, removed the old high pews, had the plaster ceiling beaten down and in so doing uncovered the open timbers of the roof and the Sanctus Bell opening over the great chancel arch.