The Romsey Abbey Corbels on the
Upper North level
comprise of 15 Tables, featuring
a total of 112 corbels.
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| This character seems to have the worries of the world to contend with |
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| A faggot of wood bound with rope is repeated a number of time around the abbey. In ancient times it was highly valued as a source for heat, light and energy - as important as we value electricity today |
This is a representative samples of the many geometric designs to be found
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| This handsome male figure, with what appears to be a crown, may be of royal lineage |
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| A variation of an oft repeated corbel - with a head it its mouth |
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| Variations of this musician corbel is found on many churches around the country |
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| Possibly depicting a mule |
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Someone just prior to having his tongue cut out, or is it just a rude gesture?
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