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Seeking Sanctuary

Gone Medieval by History Hit

Jun 2, 20261:05:28Society & Culture

Could a medieval church really protect a killer from the law? From the 40-day asylum of parish churches to the more permanent protections claimed by Westminster Abbey, sanctuary was never simply an escape route, it was a...

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Seeking Sanctuary is an episode from Gone Medieval by History Hit. Could a medieval church really protect a killer from the law? From the 40-day asylum of parish churches to the more permanent protections claimed by Westminster Abbey, sanct...

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Published Jun 2, 2026, 1:05:28 long, audio available.