Dartmouth Castle & Harbour, Devon - by T. Allom - 1832

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An Antique Line Engraving of "Dartmouth Castle & Harbour" (Devonshire) Engraved by J. Thomas from an original drawing by Thomas Allom Produced by Fisher, Son & Co. London 1832 This item comprises the engraving as described above in good condition. This is a genuine antique being over 150 years old - NOT a modern reproduction. NB: This item is being offered, suitably mounted, ready for framing FORMAT Overall Size:- 8 " x 10" including the mount. Image Size:- 5" x 7" approx About the Subject... Dartmouth Castle is one of a pair of forts, the other being Kingswear Castle, that guard the mouth of the Dart Estuary in Devon, England.A small fortalice (coastal fort) was built in 1388 under the direction of John Hawley (rumoured to be the basis for the Shipman in Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'). The present Guntower building is the earliest surviving English coastal fortress specifically built to carry guns. It was built by the corporation of Dartmouth between 1481 and 1495 and additions, including open-air gun platforms, were made during the 16th century by Henry VIII and again in the 17th century in order to accommodate new military technology.During the Civil War it was besieged and taken by the Royalists, who then constructed an earthwork fort above the Castle at Gallant's Bower to protect its landward side. After being read more

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