What'as in a name?

[George Dawson]

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From: "David Bryant" <davidbryant at ...>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Bell Historians] What'as in a name?


> >But don't forget, that we have at least two proper minsters in
> >England. York and Southwell. Both of which have medieval foundations
> >(as in choir and connans, not building work...)
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> There are a lot more than two - some of which happen to be cathedrals,
some
> of which aren't. Other major ones include Ripon, Lincoln, Beverley,
> Wimborne. There are many smaller ones which can legitimately claim the
title
> - e.g., in Yorkshire, Stonegrave and Kirkdale. The term 'Minster' is
rather
> imprecise, but generally means an ancient missionary centre. Hence the
> CofE's recent practice of granting "minster" status is nonsensical.
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> David
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