Niche or alcove set in a wall (6)

I believe the answer is:

recess

(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Parliamentary break" , "Temporary break from work" , "Politicians' holiday" , "Alcove - school break" , "Enclosure set back or indented" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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