# Reja

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For other uses, see [Reja (disambiguation)](/source/Reja_(disambiguation)).

**Reja** is a Spanish term for [grillwork](/source/Grillwork). It typically refers to iron screens, often of a decorative nature.[1]

In medieval times the word was used for [ploughshare](/source/Ploughshare). It is used in this sense in the [Becerro Galicano](/source/Becerro_Galicano).

## Domestic rejas

In a domestic context, *rejas* usually refers to window [grilles](/source/Grille_(architecture)). They played a role in Spanish courtship rituals,[2] and are referenced by Granados in *[Goyescas](/source/Goyescas)* where the composer depicts a romantic dialogue between lovers.

## Ecclesiastical rejas

Inside cathedrals, fences were often placed in front of [side chapels](/source/Side_chapel), the [choir](/source/Choir_(architecture)), or even in [rood screens](/source/Rood_screen) in front of the [altar](/source/Altar). [1][3] Such *reja*s are commonly 25 to 30 ft (7.5 to 9 meters) high.[3]

Crafters who made rejas were known as rejeros, or reja-makers.[4]

## Notes and references

1. Milliken, William M. "Decorative Ironwork." *World Book Encyclopedia.* 10th ed. 1972. 365-66.

1. Brenan, Gerald (1957). ["Courtship in Granada"](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1957/08/courtship-in-granada/640342/). *[The Atlantic](/source/The_Atlantic)*

1. "**reja.**" *Encyclopædia Britannica.* 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 02 Apr. 2009 <[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496745/reja](http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496745/reja)>.

1. Byne, Arthur, and Mildred Stapley. *Spanish Ironwork.* 1915.

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