After a recent visit to Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire, I felt like I wanted to make this very brief video about what many people still know as the 'leper squint'. Whilst I personally do not invest in the theory Selby Abbey propose, I do not want to in any way shame them. Those who care for the building do an exceptional job welcoming visitors and worshippers from far and wide all year round. I strongly encourage everyone to visit for themselves if possible.
While the video script draws from what is nowadays a more widely accepted interpretation of the feature (formally and sometimes still) described as a ‘leper squint’, I am by no means asserting anything as verified or factual. Nor is it in any way intended to disparage the educational material and interpretation produced by the staff at Selby Abbey. The purpose of the short case study is simply to underline a popular reconsideration and offer an alternative interpretation.
5 сен 2024