What is another word for rood loft?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːd lˈɒft] (IPA) 
Rood loft, also known as rood screen, is a term used to refer to a partition or screen that separates the chancel from the nave in a church. The rood loft is often decorated with ornamental work and carvings and sometimes features a gallery and stairs to provide access to the choir or organ. Several synonyms can be used to describe a rood loft, including chancel screen, choir screen, and triumphal arch. Other terms that can be used to describe a rood loft include pulpitum, parclose screen, and jube. Regardless of the terminology used, the rood loft remains a significant feature of ecclesiastical architecture.
