death-lantern

Isaac Kremer/ September 16, 2018/ / 0 comments

In a churchyard or cemetery, a column surmounted by a lantern (usually behind an ajouré panel) and a cross. Intended to deflect evil spirits, it sometimes had a staircase within the structure, and a lectern or pulpit at the base. In certain situations they also served as beacons. Some were incorporated within chapels. (Curl & Wilson, 2016)

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