Romsey Abbey, Norman church in Romsey, England
The stone building features rounded arches, massive pillars, and intricate carvings throughout its structure, standing as Hampshire's largest parish church.
King Edward the Elder established a Benedictine nunnery at this location in 907, which grew into a religious center for over 600 years.
The abbey maintains a traditional choir program with male and female singers performing regular services and participating in recordings for the BBC.
The religious complex contains multiple tombs, bells housed in the central tower, and dedicated spaces for community worship and gatherings.
The building survived Henry VIII's monastery dissolution in 1539 because a section served as the town's parish church dedicated to Saint Lawrence.
Location: England
Inception: 10 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: http://romseyabbey.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.98972,-1.50139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
Broadlands
1.1 km
Corn Exchange
173 m
Sadler's Mill
536 m
Romsey Town Hall
125 m
Plaza Theatre, Romsey
752 m
King John's House
128 m
The Abbey United Reformed Church
115 m
Statue of Lord Palmerston
126 m
Star Inn
186 m
1, Church Court
114 m
The White Horse Hotel
162 m
Dolphin Hotel
200 m
Romsey Library
378 m
Romsey Signal Box
770 m
Waterloo Memorial At Romsey Abbey
49 m
Latimer Arms Public House
267 m
Gateway At Ashfield Lodge
1.7 km
Tudor Rose Public House
187 m
Broadwater House
297 m
Rivermead
272 m
Folly In Garden Of The Vicarage 50 Metres West Of House
91 m
Milestone 30 Metres West Of Lay-By On North Side At Top Of Green Hill
1.2 km
Vicarage
69 m
Gunville Gatehouse
903 m
Milestone On West Side At Top Of Pauncefoot Hill
1.5 km
Stanbridge Earls
2.3 km
Middle Bridge
607 m
Manor House
427 mReviews
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