A minstrels' gallery is a form of balcony, often inside the great hall of a castle or manor house, and used to allow musicians (originally minstrels) to perform, sometimes discreetly hidden from the guests below. == Notable examples == A rare example of a minstrels' gallery in a sacred setting can be found in Exeter Cathedral.
A minstrels' gallery is a form of balcony, often inside the great hall of a castle or manor house, and used to allow musicians (originally minstrels) to perform, sometimes discreetly hidden from the guests below. == Notable examples == A rare example of a minstrels' gallery in a sacred setting can be found in Exeter Cathedral.
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