Fortification Collection (#89)

Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855 (photo)
5929113 Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855 (photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855)

Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839 (litho)
5924149 A Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839A (litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

Plan of the entrenchments at Cawnpore, June 1857 (paper)
5922913 Plan of the entrenchments at Cawnpore, June 1857 (paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood)
5924255 Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood) by Afghan School, (19th century); National Army Museum

A frontier fort, 1878 circa (b / w photo)
5924182 A frontier fort, 1878 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A frontier fort, 1878 circa)

View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951222 View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.3x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell
3951221 Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell. May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Three First Traverses, Fort Fisher, N. C. January 1865
3951216 Three First Traverses, Fort Fisher, N.C. January 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 24.9x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Battery No. 1, near Yorktown--No. 1. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951115 Battery No. 1, near YorktownA--No. 1. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Wood and Gibson (fl.1862); 17.2x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Map of Zamosc, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622
STC138958 Map of Zamosc, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b / w photo)
869216 Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

New York artillerymen with a heavy gun in Fort Corcoran, spring 1862 (b / w photo)
869215 New York artillerymen with a heavy gun in Fort Corcoran, spring 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel Tyler and the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson
869207 Colonel Tyler and the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson, late 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded Col. Robert O)

Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c
867765 Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c.1862 (b/w photo) by Smith, William Morris (fl.1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia
867763 Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia, helping guard the Aqueduct Bridge, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Battle of Spicheren, , the Defence of Rother-Berg (chromolitho)
667706 Battle of Spicheren, , the Defence of Rother-Berg (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spicheren, , the Defence of Rother-Berg)

Battle of Wissembourg, Defence of the Chateau Geisberg (chromolitho)
667698 Battle of Wissembourg, Defence of the Chateau Geisberg (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Wissembourg, Defence of the Chateau Geisberg)

Battle of Mans (chromolitho)
667678 Battle of Mans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Mans. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose
PML143610 The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by English School

Ditch of the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122421 Ditch of the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

The Attack on the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122420 The Attack on the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Ruins of the Castle of the Knights Templar (photo)
XIR156991 Ruins of the Castle of the Knights Templar (photo) by Spanish School, (12th century); Ponferrada, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Convent of St. Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839
HB4859 Convent of St.Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839, plate 118 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub.1849 (litho) by Roberts

Facsimile of October: sowing the winter grain by the Limbourg brothers
BAL65827 Facsimile of October: sowing the winter grain by the Limbourg brothers, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (vellum) by Limbourg Brothers (fl.1400-1416) (after)

Convent of St. Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839
STC87221 Convent of St. Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839, plate 118 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Corfe Castle, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814
STC240761 Corfe Castle, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825, published 1823 (aquatint) by Daniell

View of the fortified village (photo)
NUL245227 View of the fortified village (photo) by French School, (13th century); Cordes, Tarn, France; (add.info.: founded in 1222 by Raymond VII of Toulouse and named Cordoba; ); French

Metal spikes embedded in a castle door (photo)
JFS249960 Metal spikes embedded in a castle door (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Pedraza de la Sierra, Segovia, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

The Torre de Belem, built c. 1514 (photo) (see also 237479, 237480, 237481)
KW237483 The Torre de Belem, built c.1514 (photo) (see also 237479, 237480, 237481) by Arruda, Francisco de (c.1480-1547); Lisbon

View of a domed turret (photo)
KW237474 View of a domed turret (photo) by Portuguese School, (16th century); Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal; (add.info.: summer residence of the kings of Portugal; ); Portuguese

Map of Basel (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT224856 Map of Basel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Swiss School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Swiss, out of copyright

Plan of Augsburg, from Cosmographia, 1544 (woodcut on paper)
UCL273924 Plan of Augsburg, from Cosmographia, 1544 (woodcut on paper) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); 34.4x40.3 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Map of Rovigo, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704
REV345835 Map of Rovigo, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704, published by Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (engraving) by Mortier

Map of Verona, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704
REV345808 Map of Verona, from Les Villes de Venetie, 1704, published by Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (engraving) by Mortier

Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884
DHC379900 Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884, 1884 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German

Ancient fortification: dungeon 1, chapel 2, stable 3, inner bailey 4, outer bailey 5, barbacon 6, mount 7 and soldiers lodgings 8. From an ancient drawing in the collection of Joseph Gulston Esq

Exterior view of the Kasbah of Thamiel glaoui (photo)
GDG287839 Exterior view of the Kasbah of Thamiel glaoui (photo) by Moroccan School; Kasbah of El Glaoui, Telouet, Morocco; (add.info.: residence of the pasha of Marrakech)

Model of The Krak des Chevaliers, model (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287209 Model of The Krak des Chevaliers, model (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee des Monuments Francais, Paris

Venlo, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)
478386 Venlo, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venlo, a town in the Netherlands on the River Ms near the German border)

View of Fort Royal, Martinique (colour litho)
CHT164032 View of Fort Royal, Martinique (colour litho) by Garneray, Ambroise-Louis (1783-1857); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Detail of a stone wall (photo)
XIR166542 Detail of a stone wall (photo) by Mycenaean; Mycenae, Greece; Mycenaean, out of copyright

Fortification of Old St. Pancras (engraving)
654318 Fortification of Old St. Pancras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortification of Old St. Pancras)

Evening off St Michaels Mount, 1855 (oil on canvas)
3822505 Evening off St Michaels Mount, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Webb, James (1825-95); 121x179 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Edinburgh Castle from the Grass Market, Scotland (oil on canvas)
3744493 Edinburgh Castle from the Grass Market, Scotland (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 31.1x26 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

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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.