Seven Stairs

First Appearance and Context

The Seven Stairs are introduced as a covered gallery, crowded with avout, providing an approach from the Tenner math up to the stone patio before the portal of the Mynster. At that time, they serve as the main route for many heading in for Provener.

Structure and Features

The passage consists of seven distinct staircases strung together by landings under a roof, forming a single continuous ascent. It lies somewhat uphill from the surrounding meadow and terminates at the patio before the Mynster’s portal. The stairs accommodate significant foot traffic when the community assembles, and their covered design provides shelter along the way.

Relationships and Functions

Functionally, the Seven Stairs are part of the concent’s internal circulation, linking the Tenner math to the principal entrance used for assemblies within the Mynster. They are a routine route for avout on their way to ceremonies and duties associated with the great clock and liturgy.

Current Status

Active and in regular use; observed to be crowded during assemblies such as Provener.