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On the west side are several large aumbries, in which, no doubt, the relics were kept.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by Clifton, A. B.

Under the north transept is an early Norman apsidal crypt with aumbries in the walls.

From Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch by Haslehust, E. W.

John Stow, whose gatherings form part of the Harleian collection, saved some books which once reposed in claustral aumbries, mainly owing to the protection and help of Archbishop Parker.

From Old English Libraries by Savage, Ernest Albert

The north aisle contains three aumbries and the south aisle has one, probably removed from elsewhere in the church.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire by Massé, H. J. L. J. (Henri Jean Louis Joseph)

There are within it two piscinae and two aumbries at different levels, indicating, no doubt, an alteration of level in the altar itself during the period that this chantry was in use.

From Bell's Cathedrals: A Short Account of Romsey Abbey A Description of the Fabric and Notes on the History of the Convent of Ss. Mary & Ethelfleda by Perkins, Thomas, Rev.