Rights Managed > Historic England
Image Licensing : Dover Castle siege J020154
Add to Lightbox
Image Downloads From Historic England
Dover Castle siege J020154
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attacking the collapsed East Tower & North gate. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 663501
Filename: J020154.jpg
Size: 4564 x 3828 (17.7MB)
Date: 19th December 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
Armour Battle Field Graphic Medieval Tower
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Heritage > Castles > Dover Castle
> Heritage > Reconstructing the Past > Castles Illustrations
SECURE PAYMENTS
We accept all major payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
Made in USA
Safe Shipping, Easy Returns
FREE PERSONALISATION
We are proud to offer a range of customisation including Cropping, Captions, and Filters. Zoom Cropping can be adjusted in the basket
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the English Heritage Graphics Team transports us back in time to the pivotal moment of the Siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The once imposing East Tower and North gate, now in ruins, bear the brunt of the French assault. The relentless barrage of arrows and stones from the invading forces have left the structure battered and weakened, yet the determination of the English defenders remains unbroken. The medieval scene is filled with the clang of steel as knights in full armor clash, their steeds rearing and snorting in the background. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the cacophony of war cries and battle cries. The siege engines, ingenious machines of war, loom ominously in the distance, poised to rain down destruction upon the castle walls. The Siege of Dover Castle was a turning point in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellion led by a group of barons who sought to limit the monarch's power. The French, led by the future Louis VIII, allied with the rebels and laid siege to Dover Castle, one of the strongest fortresses in England. The defenders, led by the Earl of Chester, held out for over three months before the castle finally fell, marking a significant victory for the rebels and the French. This image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to visualize the intensity and brutality of medieval warfare. The intricate details of the armor, the expressions of the soldiers, and the devastation of the castle walls all serve to bring history to life and remind us of the courage and resilience of those who lived in a time of war and uncertainty.
