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Ostiarius Choiri (Choir Screen Chair)

The stone chair stands at the top of the steps on the right before the choir screen.  It was occupied by the Ostiarius of the Choir, a monastic official who was the guardian of the choir during services, denying entry to all except members of the Priory.

stone chair of Ostiarius (guardian) of the Choir

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