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Meaning of undercroft
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undercroft (n.)
A subterranean room of any kind; esp., one under a church (see Crypt), or one used as a chapel or for any sacred purpose.
undercroft Sentence Examples
- The medieval church possessed an extensive undercroft beneath its nave, housing ancient relics.
- Archaeologists unearthed a vaulted undercroft during excavations at the abandoned castle.
- The undercroft served as a refuge for monks during sieges, providing shelter below ground.
- Intricate carvings adorned the walls of the undercroft, narrating tales of the church's past.
- The undercroft's dampness and darkness made it an ideal storage space for perishable goods.
- Rumors circulated that the undercroft held secret passages leading to unknown destinations.
- Scholars often retreated to the undercroft's tranquility for study and contemplation.
- The undercroft's acoustics amplified the chanting of monks during religious ceremonies.
- The undercroft's proximity to the graveyard led to eerie tales of spectral apparitions.
- The church's undercroft underwent extensive restoration, preserving its historical significance for future generations.
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A subterranean room of any kind; esp., one under a church (see Crypt), or one used as a chapel or for any sacred purpose.
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The medieval church possessed an extensive undercroft beneath its nave, housing ancient relics.
Archaeologists unearthed a vaulted undercroft during excavations at the abandoned castle.
The undercroft served as a refuge for monks during sieges, providing shelter below ground.
Intricate carvings adorned the walls of the undercroft, narrating tales of the church's past.
