The castles and abbeys of England; Vol. 1 of 2 / from the national records, early chronicles, and other standard authors Papyras Classics

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Chapter 9

Netley Abbey

“Mundus abit, fortis sim, non ero: sim speciosus,
Non ero; sim dives non ero, mundus abit.
Mundus abit, non Christus abit: cote non abeuntem.”—Mor Cath Martene.

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View of the South Transept of Netley Abbey, showing the beauty and richness of its Architecture Sargent. Hinchliffe.

Impression of the Abbey Seal, with the Wax and Ribbon attached, from the Original Herman. Walmesley.

The Abbot’s Seal, with its Impression and Inscription Herman. Walmesley.

The Great West Window of the Abbey Sargent. Evans.

The Fountain-Court of Netley Abbey Sargent. Evans.

The Confessional, for the Cistercian Brotherhood of the Abbey Sargent. Evans.

The Sacristy of the Abbey, Vaulted, and Lighted by two Windows Sargent. Evans.

The Chapter-House of the Abbey Sargent. Evans.

The Abbot’s Kitchen, with the ancient Fireplace Sargent. Evans.

The South Front of Netley Abbey Sargent. Evans.

The Buttery-door of Netley Abbey. Peasants with their Offerings receiving the Priest’s Benediction Sargent. Evans.

The Confessional of Netley Abbey, with Confessor and Penitent Sargent. Evans.

Palmer, Pilgrim

Netley Beach—a Scene on the road to the Sun Inn Sargent. Evans.

Netley Castle, lately used as a public House of Entertainment Sargent. Evans.

Plan of Netley Abbey—arrangement of the Buildings Herman.