Rood screen

A carved wooden (or stone) screen which divides the nave, or the common part of the church, from the choir and high altar.

Photograph of the medieval rood screen within All Saints' Church, Dickleburgh.

The medieval rood screen within All Saints' Church, Dickleburgh. (© NCC)

15th century painted rood screen from St Michael's Church, Barton Turf

15th century painted rood screen from St Michael's Church, Barton Turf.