Bible Encyclopedias
Beam-Rood

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is the beam crossing the chancel arch, on which the rood or crucifix is fixed; sometimes the top of the chancel screen.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Beam-Rood'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/beam-rood.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.