Updated Glossary of Terms

Abbey: Monastic community

Abbott: Administrator of monastery / abbey

Abbess: Administrator of monastery / abbey

Alms: Gifts of money / services / goods for the poor

Bailey: Outer courtyard of the fortification

Battlements: Defensive structure along the outer edge of the wall
walk

Benedictine Order: Religious community founded by St. Benedictine
Vows of personal poverty, chastity and obedience

Burh: Fortified town

Chapter House: Religious community administrative center

Cloister: Enclosed inner courty...