The Chapel
As a chapter house, this would have been where the monks met to discuss the business and work of the day, a time of relief from their otherwise silent routines. The 12th century vaulting can still be clearly seen, looking much as it did in its earlier days.
In the 17th century, Edmund Prideaux converted the Chapter House into a Chapel. Inserting the carved oak screen in the centre of the room, together with the panelling. He retained the typical Cistercian central arch, with its two flanking side arches, which was formerly the entrance from the Cloisters.
More areas of the House
The Chapel
A former chapter house with 12th century vaulting and 17th century features.
The Cloisters
From monks' meditation walks to Tudor renovations and medieval stonework.
The Monks Dormitory
The Monks Dormitory reveals medieval monastic life and later changes.
The Saloon
Home to Mortlake Tapestries, medieval features and the house’s finest plaster ceiling.
The State Rooms
The State Rooms feature ornate plaster ceilings, historic bedrooms and four-poster beds.
The Upper Refectory
Discover the Upper Refectory, from its medieval origins to its later use as a farm store.
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