The capitals that crown the columns at Romsey Abbey are decorated in a variety of styles, from cushioned, voluted and scalloped, to more decorative foliated, chevron and historiated capitals. Carved capitals appear even in areas of the galleries at clerestory level where they are seldom seen.

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    The craftsmanship of the stonemasons responsible for the decorative work of the capitals and other areas is hugely underrated.

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