Battlements Collection (page 8)

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Bamburgh castle and dunes

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Caernarfon Castle and the River Seiont at night

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Conwy castle floodlit above the Conwy estuary at night

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Conwy castle floodlit above the Conwy estuary at night

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Conwy Castle and Conwy harbour at night

Godfrey De Bouillon Siege Jerusalem 1099 First
Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade. Godfrey of Bouillon, 1060 - 1100. Frankish knight, and one of the leaders of the First Crusade

The Siege of Rhodes in 305-304 BC by Demetrius Poliorcetes. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Lazio Viterbo Carbognano Palazzo Baronale Italy
Lazio Viterbo Carbognano Palazzo Baronale, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture

Petra Lower Siq Sahrij classical decoration topped
Petra. Lower Siq. Sahrij with classical decoration topped with disengaged crow-step battlements. In lower Siq. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Palestine disturbances 1936 precautionary measure
Palestine disturbances 1936 Another precautionary measure on a Friday, battlements of the Tower of David mounted by military guards. 1936, Jerusalem

Little Palace Battlements Kremlin Roger Fenton
Little Palace and Battlements of the Kremlin; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); Moscow, Russia; 1852; Albumenized salted paper print; 17.3 × 21.1 cm (6 13, 16 × 8 5, 16 in.)

Hamlet Sees The Ghost Of His Father In Hamlet, Act I, Scene Iv By William Shakespeare. By Heaven! I ll Make A Ghost Of Him That Lets Me. Drawn And Etched By Robert Dudley

Illustration From Hamlet By William Shakespeare. Hamlet, Horatio And Marcellus See The Ghost. From The Illustrated Library Shakspeare, Published London 1890

Doe Castle Near Creeslough In County Donegal, Ireland

Cannon, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Kenya, Lamu Island, Lamu. A sailing boat (mashua) framed in an arch of Lamu Fort, which is now a museum. Kenya, Lamu Island, Lamu

Siyu Fort. The Sultan of Zanzibar in the middle of the 19th century built this impressive fort at the end of the mangrove-lined tidal channel leading to Siyu village on Pate Island

A Swahili man in traditional attire blows the Siwa on the battlements of the Lamu Museum. This unique and hugely heavy ritual horn was used before the 19th century in Pate

Probably the most celebrated of Crusader castles, the 12th century fortress, Krak des Chevaliers [aka Qalaat al-Husn], was built by the Knights Hospitaller and occupied a prime strategic position

San Marino - Panorama of The City, Defensive Walls and Borgo Maggiore. Date: 1943

San Marino - Panorama of The City and Defensive Walls Date: 1943

San Marino - The Second Tower and Castle Walls. Date: 1943

Lancaster Castle Gateway, Lancashire, England - 13th century - the walls are 6ft thick... Date: circa 1910s

The Castle - Ankara, Turkey. Date: circa 1930s

South Gates, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Date: 1915

Rousham House
Rousham Park House in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire. The gardens were remodelled by William Kent in 1738. Date: circa 1840

Syria / Archaeology
A reconstruction, based on German archaeological excavations, of the basic layout of the North Syrian walled city of Sendschirli. Date: late 19th century

Philip Loses Eye / Methone
Philip of Macedon loses an eye at the siege of Methone. Date: 354 BC

Cannon, c. 1810
A cannon on battlements, c.1810 Date: C.1810

Comic Hamlet scene on a New Year card -- Hamlet thinks he has seen his fathers ghost on the battlements of Elsinore, but it is only the water pump covered with ice. Date: circa 1890s

Lord St Levan, St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
Lord John Francis Arthur St Aubyn, 4th Baron St Levan (1919-2013), with small cannon on the battlements of his home on St Michaels Mount, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Townscape of Ghent, Belgium, viewed from crenellated walls. Date: circa 1930s

The Enchanter Foiled
Slide showing a picture or a girl in a fine dress kneeling next to a bearded man dressed as an enchanter or wizard next to her, on the battlements on a castle. Part of Box 366. Date: circa 1900

Picture showing a girl on her knees and man dressed as encha
Slide showing a picture or a girl in a fine dress kneeling next to a bearded man dressed as an enchanter or wizard next to her, on the battlements on a castle. Part of Box 366. Date: circa 1900

Herald and others on a balcony
Herald and others in uniform on a balcony at Stable Yard, St Jamess Palace. The herald is waving his hat. Date: 1910

Spain, Balearic Islds - Menorca, La Mola: Fortaleza La Mola Date: 2013

Grand procession to Edinburgh Castle
A grand procession to Edinburgh Castle during a visit of King George IV to the city. The procession began at Holyrood. On arrival at the castle the king waved his hat from the battlements of the Half

Palace of the Maharaja of Bangalore, India. Date: circa 1890s

Turin, Italy - Village and Medieval Castle Date: circa 1910s

Gate of the city wall in Visby, Gotland, Sweden

Saint Sebastian (oil on wood)
XIR899492 Saint Sebastian (oil on wood) by Messina, Antonello da (1430-79); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Sebastien); Italian, out of copyright

Head Quarters, 1777 (engraving)
XJF869690 Head Quarter s, 1777 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Carlisle Castle (engraving)
XJF448262 Carlisle Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlisle Castle, in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria)

The taking of Nicaea, Turkey, by the crusaders in 1097, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441365 The taking of Nicaea, Turkey, by the crusaders in 1097, c.1880 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a window in the Church of the Abbey of St)

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From the rugged shores of Conwy Harbour to the majestic walls of Stirling Castle, battlements stand as a testament to history and strength. Clan Macgillivray's ancestral home in North Wales echoes with tales of ancient battles fought and won. In Strasbourg, France, the battlements of 1590 still bear witness to a time long past. Caerhays Castle emerges from its lush surroundings adorned with vibrant Magnolias and Camellias, a sight that captivates all who behold it. Agnes, Countess of Dunbar, known as Black Agnes, left her mark on history through her fearless defense during times of turmoil. A black-and-white photo transports us back to Damascus Gate in Jerusalem in 1857 when these towering structures guarded the city's entrance. As dawn breaks over Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, England, its battlements bask in golden hues that reflect centuries-old stories etched into every stone. The grandeur of Al-Husn's teak gates and imposing battlements at Sultans Palace evoke awe and reverence for Oman's rich heritage. Kamerlengo Castle stands tall amidst the coastal beauty of Trogir in Croatia - an enduring symbol of power and resilience. Orford Castle reveals its restored battlements against Suffolk's landscape - a reminder that even time cannot erode their significance. And as evening descends upon Bodiam Castle once again, Sir Edward Dalyngrigge's creation exudes an ethereal charm that lingers long after sunset. In every corner of the world where battlements rise high above us, they tell stories untold yet felt deeply within our souls.