The Monastery
Monastery church
Chapter house
Refectory
Library & scriptorium
Cloisters
Dormitories
Lavatorium
Infirmary
Kitchen & Cellarium
Abbot / Abbess house
Almonry
Guest house
Monastery church
Chapter house
Refectory
Library & scriptorium
Cloisters
Dormitories
Lavatorium
Infirmary
Kitchen & Cellarium
Abbot / Abbess house
Almonry
Guest house
10D The Church’s Story: The Middle Ages. Monasteries pp. 8 & 9.
Here monks or nuns would spend long hours studying
and copying out precious manuscripts.
Where the monks or nuns slept.
Washing facilities and toilets.
The head of the monastery lives here.
The place of worship where the community
gathered to pray and celebrate the liturgy.
Here the community ate their meals while
listening to spiritual reading, or in silence.
The administration building where the
community met with the abbot / abbess.
Accommodation for visitors to the monastery.
Food or money was given to those in need
who called at the monastery.
Here food was stored and meals prepared.
Where sick members of the community
and outsiders were cared for.
A square courtyard surrounded by covered walkways.
10D The Church’s Story: The Middle Ages. Monasteries pp. 8 & 9.