Among ancient English writers, fridstoll, or frithstow, signified a seat, chair, or place of peace. The most famous example was in Beverly, which had the inscription Haec sedes lapidea Freedstoll dicitur, i. e. Pacis Cathedra, ad quam reus fugiendo perveniens, omnimodam habet securitatem.

The term also signified a palace, which was usually a privileged place. A palace is a grand residence especially the home of a Head of state or some other high-ranking Public figure.

See also

• sanctuary

References

• This article incorporates content from the 1728 Cyclopaedia, a publication in the public domain. Sanctuary has multiple meanings A sanctuary is the consecrated area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar Cyclopaedia or A Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences ( folio, 2 vols The public domain is a range of abstract materials &ndash commonly referred to as Intellectual property &ndash which are not owned or controlled by anyone

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