fenestella

I had the privilege of examining the actual grave December 1, 1891, lowering myself from the fenestella under the altar.

In Rothwell Church, Northamptonshire, on the south side of the chancel, are the vestiges of a triple piscina; the fenestella has been destroyed, but the three basins with their drains remain.

Here we see the fenestella confessionis, by means of which pilgrims were allowed to behold and touch the venerable grave.