Battlement Collection (page 2)

Mount Grace Priory, exterior of the church, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire
STC130640 Mount Grace Priory, exterior of the church, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52), 1842 (colour litho) by Richardson

The Death of Conan in 1090 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF138672 The Death of Conan in 1090 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conan was the ally of William II (c.1056-1100); ); English

Outer Wall of Richmond Palace, 16th century (pen and ink on paper)
AMO151021 Outer Wall of Richmond Palace, 16th century (pen and ink on paper) by Wyngaerde, Anthonis van den (fl.1510-72); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Battery No. 4, near Yorktown. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951119 Battery No. 4, near Yorktown. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Wood and Gibson (fl.1862); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Battery No. 1, near Yorktown--No. 2. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951116 Battery No. 1, near YorktownA--No. 2. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Wood and Gibson (fl.1862); 17.3x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Farnham Castle, Surrey (colour photo)
3095295 Farnham Castle, Surrey (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farnham Castle, Surrey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Normans, led by Rollo, besieged Paris in 885, illustration from
XEE740692 The Normans, led by Rollo, besieged Paris in 885, illustration from France and the French through the Century, 1884 (colour litho) by French School

Entry into Jerusalem (fresco)
702981 Entry into Jerusalem (fresco) by Master Trecentesco of Sacro Speco School (14th Century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome, Lazio

Fr 22495 fol. 30 An attack on a town during the Crusades
EDI38965 Fr 22495 fol.30 An attack on a town during the Crusades, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

View of the palace and exterior walls (photo)
KW237473 View of the palace and exterior walls (photo) by Portuguese School, (16th century); Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra

Court of Kings College, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge
STC132779 Court of Kings College, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge, engraved by Daniel Havell (1785-1826), pub. by R

Storming the Battlements (oil on canvas)
1219608 Storming the Battlements (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 46x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Micklegate Bar, York (colour photo)
3095316 Micklegate Bar, York (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Micklegate Bar, York. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Croatia, Dubrovnik, a historic walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Adriatic Sea

Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, housing Museum of Ancient Khorezm, Ichan Kala, Khiva
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, housing Museum of Ancient Khorezm, Ichan Kala

Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala, Khiva
Uzbekistam, Khiva, Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala

Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Entrance of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

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Firing of the noon day gun, at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

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Cannons, the noon day gun, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

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Cannons, the noon day gun, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

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Cannonballs, Saluting Battery sign, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

Estonia, Tallinn, Towers in the Old Town

France, Corsica, Calvi, The Citadel

France, Corsica, Calvi, View of the Citadel from the harbour

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Tourist map of old fort ruins next to harbour entrance

100 Age Ammunition Antique Architecture Armstrong
The Armstrong 100 ton gun, Fort Rinella, Kalkara, Malta

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england, west sussex, arundel, arundel castle. detail of turret on the battlement walls

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CROATIA Dalmatian Coast Dubrovnik View along old city walls to Minceta Fort Tower and tourists. Former Yugoslavia Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing

Italy, Rocca Pia. Castle in Tivoli, near Rome

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (oil on canvas)
898154 The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany; (add.info.: The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian); Italian

Alonso Perez de Guzman El Bueno (1256 - 1309), Duke of Medina Sidonia and Castilian military governor of Tarifa in 1293, launched his dagger in response to the threats of the Infante Don Juan, drawing

The dream. Miniature in the work Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript, 14th century (late)

Israel. Jerusalem. Lions Gate. Old City Walls
Israel. Jerusalem. Lions Gate. 1538-1539. North of the eastern side. Old City Walls

Spain. Castile and Leon. Arevalo. Castle. Semicircular keep. Built in 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century

The North Terrace, Windsor Castle, looking East (w / c on paper)
XYC150258 The North Terrace, Windsor Castle, looking East (w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 38.1x54 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Castle Inn on Edge Hill, Radway near Stratford upon Avon

Spain. Torrelodones. Watchtower of Torrelodones. 9th-11th centuries. Restored in the 20th century. Community of Madrid

ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

Trekker on The Great Wall of China

Oman, Musandam Peninsula, Khasab. A traditional mud built fort overlooking the bay to the front of the small town of Khasab famous for fishing and smuggling in small, fast boats, to and from Iran

Model of the Tower of Birger Jarl, 1520s
Model of the Tower of Birger Jarl, erected in 1520s. Medieval Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Spain. Buitrago del Lozoya. Walls. 11th-15th
Spain. Community of Madrid. Buitrago del Lozoya. View of the walls. 11th-15th centuries

Spain. San Martin de Valdeiglesias. Castle of La Coracera. Built in the 15th century and restored between 20th and 21st centuries. Community of Madrid

Spain. Manzanares El Real. New Castle of Manzanares el Real. Built in 1475 by Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, son of the Marquis of Santillana. Exterior. Community of Madrid

Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the walls. Old City
Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the walls of the Old City

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"Battlements: Guardians of History and Heritage" Step into the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France, and be transported back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts towering battlements that have stood strong for centuries, protecting its inhabitants from invaders. Across the Atlantic, Glenveagh Castle on Lake Lough Beagh in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal offers a glimpse into Ireland's rich history. Its battlement-adorned walls overlook the serene lake, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale. Traveling further south to Cuba's coastline, one cannot miss the imposing Castillo del Morro fortress at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago. These formidable battlements once guarded against pirates and enemy ships seeking access to this strategic harbor. In Kilkenny Castle, located in County Kilkenny within Leinster region of Ireland (Eire), Europe reveals another magnificent example of architectural grandeur. The castle's sturdy battlements bear witness to countless tales from its storied past. Venturing into Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region brings us to Cochem and Eltz Castle. Perched high above lush greenery and meandering rivers, these castles showcase intricate battlement designs that evoke awe-inspiring beauty. Even as we delve deeper into history with Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle during 1628 (early 20th century), we find ourselves captivated by images depicting courageous soldiers defending their fortifications amidst intense battles. Closer to Central America lies Gates Fort Park in Bermuda—a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its well-preserved fortifications remind us of an era when nations fiercely protected their territories against potential threats. Spain too has left an indelible mark on European history through its numerous fortified structures adorned with majestic battlements.