Church cross

I believe the answer is:

rood

(Other definitions for rood that I've seen before include "Crucifix in church; one quarter of an acre" , "Crucifix; old land area measure" , "old piece of land" , "- Loft; - screen" , "Crucifix on part of an acre" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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