Stairway to Heaven: The Functions of Medieval Upper Spaces

by Toby Huitson

Spiral stairs, galleries and upper chambers in medieval cathedrals, abbeys and parish churches have been an enduring source of fascination to scholars since the eighteenth century. But what were these secret stairs, mysterious galleries and hidden upper rooms actually used for - and how can we know? This book presents the evidence for the practical functions of ecclesiastical upper spaces from c. 1000-1550 as revealed through the widest selection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184217665X
• ISBN13: 9781842176658
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 9.4"