We think this was a cupboard as there are slots in the stonework where the shelves once fitted.

Description: This cupboard is built into the stone walls of the palace. It is called an 'aumbry'. The strong, carved oak doors and iron locks made it very secure. It was used to hold valuable objects, such as gold and silver cups, bowls and jugs and painted Italian plates. We know from 16th century descriptions that aumbries were often lined with expensive textiles.

When Mary Queen of Scots was in the Presence Chamber the doors of the aumbry would be unlocked and opened to show off her wealth to her visitors.

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