Fortification Collection (#99)

Scarborough Castle from the South, 1838 (watercolour, with scratching out)
658991 Scarborough Castle from the South, 1838 (watercolour, with scratching out) by Fielding, Anthony Vandyke Copley (1787-1855); 26.7x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Norham Castle: An illustration to Marmion by Sir Walter Scott
CH376165 Norham Castle: An illustration to Marmion by Sir Walter Scott, 1818 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)

View of Fort Frederik Hendrik, Mauritius, in 1642, illustration from
CHT382373 View of Fort Frederik Hendrik, Mauritius, in 1642, illustration from Le Premier Etablissement Neerlandais a Maurice by Prince Roland Bonaparte (1858-1924) 1890 (engraving) by French School

Reconstruction of the Louvre during the period of the Frankish kingdom in the 6th
CHT430465 Reconstruction of the Louvre during the period of the Frankish kingdom in the 6th and 7th centuries, 1895 (litho) by Viollet-le-Duc

View of Tilbury Fort with Fishermen Hauling Nets, 1770 (oil on canvas)
470288 View of Tilbury Fort with Fishermen Hauling Nets, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 36.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fort by the Port at Tientsin, 1665 (engraving)
468792 The Fort by the Port at Tientsin, 1665 (engraving) by Nieuhoff, Johannes (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Citadel and Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
498335 Citadel and Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Sebah, J. Pascal (1823-1886); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of the Mameluke Sultans of Cairo, Egypt)

Interior of the Porta Asinaria, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384901 Interior of the Porta Asinaria, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Porta Salaria, or Sabine Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384894 The Porta Salaria, or Sabine Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dendermonde, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)
478400 Dendermonde, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dendermonde, a small town on the River Schelde, now in Belgium)

Roermond, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)
478390 Roermond, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roermond, a town in Flanders)

Soldiers in the Keep of a Castle, 1828 (oil on canvas)
658623 Soldiers in the Keep of a Castle, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Rorbye, Martinus (1803-48); 52x71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers in the Keep of a Castle. Martinus Rorbye (1803-1848)

Ancient Rome: Weaponry, Ballista, machine used during siege, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702521 Ancient Rome: Weaponry, Ballista, machine used during siege, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Section of the Paris right bank city wall constructed between 1190
741275 Section of the Paris right bank city wall constructed between 1190 and 1209 on the orders of Philippe II Auguste, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School

The Old Fort at Antibes (oil on canvas)
CH376878 The Old Fort at Antibes (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Map of Belluno, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704
REV345811 Map of Belluno, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704, published by Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (engraving) by Mortier

Map of Padua, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704
REV345806 Map of Padua, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704, published by Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (engraving) by Mortier

Map of Palmanova, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704
REV345809 Map of Palmanova, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704, published by Rutgert Alberts in the Hague (engraving) by French School

Map of Augsburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC121018 Map of Augsburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90), c.1572 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

The Kings Gate from the walls of Hattusas (photo)
EAM229546 The Kings Gate from the walls of Hattusas (photo) by Hittite, (13th century BC); Bogazkoy, Turkey; (add.info.: Porte du Roi dite aussi Porte du Dieu; inscribed with a warrior god)

The Valkhof in Nymwegen, 1642 (oil on wood)
BFM286864 The Valkhof in Nymwegen, 1642 (oil on wood) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); 61.8x79 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

The Krak des Chevaliers, reconstruction (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287208 The Krak des Chevaliers, reconstruction (engraving) (b/w photo) by Sauvageot, Claude (1832-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cintra Palace of the Pena, 1909 (b / w photo)
NAM310843 Cintra Palace of the Pena, 1909 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of photographs taken by Lt. Col)

Khyber Chiefs and Khans, 1878-79 (b / w photo)
NAM310657 Khyber Chiefs and Khans, 1878-79 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

View of a tower of the chateau, 14th-15th century (photo)
XIR245772 View of a tower of the chateau, 14th-15th century (photo) by French School; Combourg, Brittany, France; (add.info)

The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, 1491 (colour woodcut)
CHT163343 The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, 1491 (colour woodcut) by Wolgemut or Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Inner Court of Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, looking North-East, 1822 (w / c)
MAL85770 The Inner Court of Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, looking North-East, 1822 (w/c) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); 27.3x36.2 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; eMallett Gallery

Atlas 131 F fol. 84 Plan of the Chapus Fort, from Traite de Fortifications
XDT185181 Atlas 131 F fol.84 Plan of the Chapus Fort, from Traite de Fortifications (coloured engraving) by Masse, Claude (1652-1737); Min

Map of Calais, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622
STC121032 Map of Calais, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90), 1597 (colour engraving) by Hoefnagel

The Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur
STC132742 The Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190149 The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching)
NCO191268 John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 21.5x26.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Storming of Ghuznee. The Storming Column entering the Fortress
5929490 A The Storming of Ghuznee. The Storming Column entering the FortressA, 23 July 1839 (colour litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

Storming of Ghuznee. The 17th Regt. Entering the Citadel
5929491 A Storming of Ghuznee. The 17th Regt. Entering the Citadel, July 23rdA 1839 (colour litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

Fortress of Yenikale, looking towards the Sea of Azoff, 1855 (colour litho)
5929018 A Fortress of Yenikale, looking towards the Sea of AzoffA, 1855 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Fortress of Yenikale)

Russian Rifle Pit. Now part of the British advanced Trenches
5929015 A Russian Rifle Pit. Now part of the British advanced Trenches, on the left of the right attack, or Gordons BatteryA (colour litho) by Simpson

Heavy Day in the Batteries, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927013 A Heavy Day in the BatteriesA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Heavy Day in the BatteriesA, 1857)

Ligny Castle, 1815 (aquatint)
5926006 A Ligny CastleA, 1815 (aquatint) by Rouse, James (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Ligny CastleA, 1815)

Fort Royal, Guadeloupe, 1759 (engraving, coloured)
5925123 Fort Royal, Guadeloupe, 1759 (engraving, coloured) by Campbell, Archibald (1739-91) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Fort Royal, Guadeloupe, 1759)

Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood)
5924257 Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood) by Afghan School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Highland Brigade Camp, looking South, 1855 (coloured lithograph)
5919944 A Highland Brigade Camp, looking SouthA, 1855 (coloured lithograph) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Highland Brigade Camp)

Wrought iron caltrop, sixteenth century (iron)
5922134 Wrought iron caltrop, sixteenth century (iron) by English School, (16th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Wrought iron caltrop, 16th century)

White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924039 White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924037 White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Lefebvre, Claude (1632-75); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

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"Discover the Majestic Fortifications Across the United Kingdom and Europe" Conisbrough Castle J910009: Step back in time as you explore the formidable walls of Conisbrough Castle, a symbol of strength and power. Barnard Castle J860320: Marvel at the strategic location of Barnard Castle, perched high above the River Tees, offering unparalleled views and protection. Portchester Castle K991184: Immerse yourself in history at Portchester Castle, where Roman fortifications blend seamlessly with medieval architecture. Nunney Castle N061017: Admire the charming ruins of Nunney Castle, a small but mighty fortress nestled amidst picturesque surroundings. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Witness nature's beauty while exploring an ancient hill fort on the stunning Malvern Hills during autumnal splendor. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland: Experience awe-inspiring coastal vistas from Dunnottar Castle's dramatic cliff-top perch - a true testament to Scotland's rich heritage. Roman latrine J000112: Uncover fascinating insights into daily life within Roman forts as you visit this well-preserved latrine - a unique glimpse into ancient hygiene practices. Steam train on Swanage Railway near Corfe Castle, Dorset: Travel back in time aboard a steam train through picturesque countryside to reach Corfe Castle - an enchanting journey filled with nostalgia. Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire: Be captivated by Carreg Cennen castle's rugged beauty as it stands proudly atop a limestone crag amidst breathtaking Welsh landscapes. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Behold one of Northumberland's most iconic landmarks - Bamburgh Castle, an imposing fortress overlooking the stunning North Sea coastline.