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Byland Abbey: History
Byland Abbey: Buildings
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The sacristy (1/1)
The sacristy (or vestry) adjoined the south transept of the church. A stair in the south wall of the transept led to two small rooms, with the library on the west and the sacristy on the east. Liturgical vessels, vestments and books used in the Mass and Canonical Offices were stored for safekeeping in the sacristy, under the watchful eye of the sacrist. The sacristy was also used by ordained members of the community to robe in vestments for services, and it was thus necessary that this room was close to the church. |
