Fortifications Collection (#93)

Manerbawr Castle, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1775

Chepstow Castle in Monmouth Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Carey Castle in Pembroke Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Pembroke Castle, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Landscape with buildings to the left and a bridge at right below, ca. 1620-50

Winter Scene at the Blockhouse in Amsterdam, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Winter Scene at the Blockhouse in Amsterdam, 17th century

St. Jerome in the Wilderness (S. Hieronymus in Deserto) from The Large Landscapes, ca. 1555-56

Landscape with Ruins of a Castle on a Hill, early 18th century. Creator: Jan Smees
Landscape with Ruins of a Castle on a Hill, early 18th century

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

Donjon de Polignac, 1831 Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Donjon de Polignac, 1831. [The keep of Polignac Castle]

Ruines du Chateau de Bouzols, pres du Puy en Velay, 1831. [Ruins of Bouzols Castle near Le Puy-en-Velay]

The Nurse, ca. 1674. Creator: Denis Colandon
The Nurse, ca. 1674

Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, Georgia No. 5, 1860s. Creator: George N. Barnard
Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, Georgia No. 5, 1860s

Hurstmonceaux Castle, c1870. 15th century Herstmonceux Castle, built in brick by Sir Roger Fiennes and then by his son, Lord Dacre, dismantled in 1777 leaving only the exterior walls standing

The Viking attack on Paris, 885 (1882-1884). The Vikings rowed up the Seine to attack Paris on several occasions in the 9th century, the first being in 845

San Felipe Fortress, Cartagena, Colombia, Central America
Entrance to a vault in San Felipe Fortress (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas), Cartagena, Colombia, Central America. Date: 1930s

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Building Riverside Fortifications - Chirchiq River. Date: circa 1908

After WW1 - The battlefield at Fort Vaux in Verdun, France
A post-war view of the heavily damaged fortifications, wire fences and bunkers at Fort Vaux on the Verdun Battlefield, France. Date: 1920

Waterfront, Old Fortress and Old Town from the sea, Corfu Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Clock Tower, Old Fortress and Old Town, Corfu Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Motte and Bailey castle atop raised earth mound

Panoramic view of the Baltic Sea and the Route of the Fleet from Spithead to St. Petersburg
XND70123 Panoramic view of the Baltic Sea and the Route of the Fleet from Spithead to St. Petersburg, from government maps

A Plan of the House, Gardens, Park, and Plantations of Wanstead, the Seat of the Earl of Tylney
XJF2639700 A Plan of the House, Gardens, Park, and Plantations of Wanstead, the Seat of the Earl of Tylney, 1735 (engraving) by Rocque

Fort Caroline, from Brevis Narratio
XIR223411 Fort Caroline, from Brevis Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) published in Frankfurt, 1591 (coloured engraving) by Le Moyne

The Reichsburg Cochem castle in Cochem on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

St Mawes Castle, Cornwall. Early 1900s
General view of St Mawes Castle, taken from the sea. Photographer: Unknown

St Mawes Castle, Cornwall. Around 1900
View of St Mawes Castle with four girls in smocks in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown

Xizhi Men (Hsi Chih Men) Gate - Beijing, China
Xizhi Men (Hsi Chih Men) - the small side tower over the barbican gate of the outer fortifications, and the adjoining shops. - Beijing, China Date: circa 1901

The Channel Isles : Rozel Bay on the north coast of Jersey Fish where the fish are!

View of the Fort de Boussois, northern France, WW1
View of the Fort de Boussois, also known as the Fort de Kilmaine, on the Maginot Line in northern France during the First World War. It was built in the 1880s

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Louisbourg, Canada, besieged by New Englanders under the British flag, 1745. Hand-colored woodcut of a contemporary chart

Gallipoli fortress WWI
The Sedd el Bahr forterss at the entry to the Dardanelles during World War I

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jamrud Fort
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Ukraine - Perekop
The massive Golden Gate and fortifications of Perekop, a strategic town commanding the main route from Russia to the Crimea

The Fortifications at Antibes, France
Boudin, Eugene Louis Oil on Canvas 45.1 x 64.1

Ruins of Tabriz
Ruins of the old fortifications

Churches At Dusk With The Monastery Of St. John In The Background, Patmos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Cathedral and Castle at Dusk, Silves, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Local People With The Old City Wall, Taroudant, Morocco, North Africa

Portugal, Lisbon. The Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon with the Rio Tejo in the background

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

Clock Tower and modern Military Cannon in the Grounds of the Kalemegdan Citadel Fortifications dating from Celtic and Roman Times The Balkans Serbia Belgrade Clock Tower

Porte de Gand, c1928. From Bruges. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Jersey - Gorey, and Mont Orgueil Castle, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Shrewsbury Castle, from the station yard, c1893, (1894). Artist: Charles George Harper
Shrewsbury Castle, from the station yard, c1893, (1894). An engraving of Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

One of the Forts erected by the Parliament for the defence of London during the Civil War, c1808, (1912). One of the Forts erected by the Parliament for the defence of London during the Civil War

The Porte de Bucy in 1539, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Bastille in 1700, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

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"From ancient hill forts to majestic castles, fortifications stand as testaments of strength and history. The ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale whisper tales of a time long gone. In Lucca, Italy, the fortified walls encircle the city like a protective embrace, preserving its medieval charm. In Northumberland, England, Embleton Bay Beach offers a breathtaking view of Dunstanburgh Castle's imposing ruins. The Youghal Clock Gate in Ireland stands tall with its fortified structure, reminding us of bygone eras. Traveling to Cornwall takes us to Polruan and Lanteglos by Fowey where an enchanting fortification from 1904 still captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. Hedingham Castle in Essex transports us back to 1832 through John Carr Armytage's intricate engraving. During World War II, Direction Finding Tower MP2 in La Corbiere served as a vital stronghold against enemy forces. Meanwhile, Malcesine on Lake Garda showcases Italy's architectural prowess with its formidable fortress overlooking serene waters. Clitheroe Castle perched atop a limestone outcrop paints an awe-inspiring picture of motte and bailey castle design in Lancashire. Turning back time once more brings us to the Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War in 1644—a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Finally, Sinop in Turkey and Strasbourg in France bear witness to fortifications that have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. "