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Anchorite cells had tiny viewing windows

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Being bricked inside a wall didn't completely excuse you from social obligations. These walled-in mystics had a small hole called a 'squint' that allowed them to watch church services and receive food. It was essentially the medieval equivalent of a drive-thru window, but exclusively for salvation and bread crusts.

Anchorite cells had tiny viewing windows
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