Poster Print : "Mons Meg", Edinburgh Castle, 1860. Creator: Unknown. "Mons Meg", Edinburgh Castle, 1860. Creator: Unknown

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"Mons Meg", Edinburgh Castle, 1860. Creator: Unknown. "Mons Meg", Edinburgh Castle, 1860. Creator: Unknown

"Mons Meg", Edinburgh Castle, 1860. This gigantic piece of artillery...was constructed (so Black's Guide to Edinburgh informs us) by Scottish artisans...and called Mollance, or Mons, after the blacksmith who cast it, and Meg after his wife, whose voice is said to have rivalled that of her namesake...The following particulars relating to Meg are from "Chambers Gazetteer of Scotland": "In March, 1829, an addition was made to the curiosities of the Castle by the restoration of a very ancient piece of ordnance called Mons Meg, which had been removed...in 1754. This gun, which is composed of long bars of beat iron, hooped together by a close series of rings, measuring twenty inches in the bore, is supposed to have been fabricated under the auspices of James II. who, in 1498, employed it at the siege of Norham Castle, on the border of England. It was rent in 1682 when firing a salute to James, Duke of York, and, though now quite useless, it is still held in high estimation by the Scotch, as a curious relic of the taste of one of their ancient and favourite Kings." The balls for Meg, at the castle, are made of Galloway granite, a strong presumptive proof that the gun is of Galloway origin. In circumference these stone balls measure 4 ft. 9 in'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

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Armaments Artillery Cannon Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Scotland Heavy Artillery Iron Large Bombard Fortifications Mons Meg

20x30 inch Poster Print

Step back in time with our vintage Mons Meg Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, captured in 1860, showcases the impressive Mons Meg cannon at Edinburgh Castle. Known as the 'gigantic piece of artillery' by Black's Guide to Edinburgh, this historic artifact was masterfully crafted by Scottish artisans. Add an air of mystery and nostalgia to your space with this beautiful, unknown creator's interpretation of a significant piece of Scottish history.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Mons Meg," a colossal cannon housed within the historic Edinburgh Castle, is a testament to Scotland's rich military heritage. The exact creator of this impressive piece of artillery remains unknown, but as per Black's Guide to Edinburgh, it was crafted by Scottish artisans in the late 15th century. The gun was named after Mollance, the blacksmith, and his wife Meg, whose legendary voices were said to rival those of their namesakes. According to Chambers' Gazetteer of Scotland, Mons Meg was fabricated under the auspices of King James II in 1498 and saw action during the siege of Norham Castle on the English border. The gun, made of long bars of beaten iron hooped together, measures 20 inches in bore and is estimated to weigh around 12 tons. In March 1829, Mons Meg was restored to its rightful place in Edinburgh Castle after being removed in 1754. The balls for this ancient weapon, still preserved at the castle, are made of Galloway granite, providing strong evidence of its origins in the region. Each ball measures an impressive circumference of 4 ft. 9 in. Despite being rendered useless, Mons Meg continues to be held in high esteem by the Scottish people as a significant relic from their past, symbolizing the taste and might of one of their beloved ancient monarchs. This photograph, taken in 1860, captures the awe-inspiring presence of Mons Meg, a true marvel of Scotland's history.

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