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| A typical Corbel Table from the lower north level of Romsey Abbey |
Romsey Abbey has over 400 stone corbels,
some of which date back a thousand years to the time when this fine Norman Abbey was built from stone quarried on the Isle of Wight. The majority of the corbels are decoratively carved with animals, human faces or with fantasy beasts.
They are arranged in 56 groups known as 'Tables'.
The complete collection has been photographed and referenced onto a location plan.
Many of which can be viewed by selecting one of the following photographs.
Corbels are cantilevered brackets that support a structure above, they are often mistakenly referred to as grotesques or gargoyles; which are waterspouts used to throw water away from a building.
Select and click a picture
Corbels are cantilevered brackets that support a structure above, they are often mistakenly referred to as grotesques or gargoyles; which are waterspouts used to throw water away from a building.
Select and click a picture
