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St Mary’s Chapel

The tomb chest, with three (reproduction) shields on the front, is actually the tomb of one of Romsey’s abbesses.  Now used as an altar, it was moved into this position in the 20th century and may be the tomb of Anne Westbroke (died 1523) or Johanna Brygges (died 1472).

The chapel window was made in 1879 by Clayton and Bell and shows the Adoration of the Shepherds.

The wall painting, to the right, which dates from the early 13th century, is believed to show scenes from the life of St Nicholas. It was here that the 'Romsey Rose' was found in 1976 when the painting underwent restoration.

Romsey Abbey - An Introductory Tour
  1. Welcome to Romsey Abbey
  2. The West End
  3. William Petty
  4. The Abbess's Doorway
  5. St Nicholas’ Chapel – the South Transept
  6. The Threadgold Treasury
  7. The French Glass
  8. St Anne’s Chapel
  9. St Ethelflaeda’s Chapel
  10. St Mary’s Chapel
  11. St George’s Chapel
  12. North Choir Aisle
  13. The Sanctuary
  14. The Chancel
  15. Saxon Foundations
  16. St Lawrence’s Chapel – the North Transept
  17. North Nave Aisle
  18. The Shop Area
  19. The South Garth
  20. A Message from the Vicar, the Revd Thomas Wharton