Earthworks Collection (page 3)

Interior of Fort Steadman, front of Petersburg, 1864. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Interior of Fort Steadman, front of Petersburg, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Outer Confederate Line, Petersburg, Captured June 15, 1864, 1864. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Outer Confederate Line, Petersburg, Captured June 15, 1864, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Confederate Earthworks, Belle Plain, Virginia, 1863. Creators: James Gardner
Confederate Earthworks, Belle Plain, Virginia, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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Framlingham Castle, Castle Street, Framlingham, Suffolk. The Prison Tower projecting from the curtain wall. The battlemented curtain walls

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A stone circle at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran

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Neolithic standing stones at Machrie Moor dating from the Bronze Age

Earthworks at Hillend Cottages 18364_28
Earthworks at Hillend Cottages, Eastnor, Herefordshire. An aerial view showing the earthworks at Hillend Cottages in Eastnor.Photographed in April 1999

Badbury Rings. Aerial photograph of Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hillfort consisting of three circular ramparts surrounding an inner fort (centre)

Earthworks at the Headless Cross Pass of Knockdhu - a view of a indented circle on a mountaintop with a lady sitting looking into it. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim; Knockdhu)

Congreve / Earthworks
The rockets developed by William Congreve in 1804 are here shown fired from earthworks in bombardments Date: 1827

Two soldiers in underground passageway, WW1
Two soldiers in an underground passageway during the First World War. Date: 1916

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The War in the East: Romanian Militia Throwing up Earthworks at Giurgevo

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" siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne: the Battery of Defence from the Nearest Martello Tower

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" siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne: Traction Engine for Carrying Material between the Batteries

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" siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne: a 46 Cwt. Howitzer on its Platform, with Temporary Expedient of Inclined Planks

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" siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne: Left Image: a 64 Pounder Gun in Position to Fire at the Battery of Defence

The Deptford Rifle Corps (34th Kent) Forming Earthworks for their Shooting Ground by Torchlight, 1860 Engraving

Earthworks pottery Barbados, Caribbean
Earthworks pottery, Barbados, Caribbean

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Near Manzal Camp
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/455 1916-19 Photograph

The Deptford Rifle Corps (34th Kent) Forming Earthworks for their Shooting Ground by Torchlight, 1860 Engraving

Remains of 2nd century AD Roman amphitheatre, now grassland habitat, Cirencester Amphitheatre, Gloucestershire, England, May

Vertically orientated bedding of sandstone and mudstone (Silurian age Wenlock series) exposed in castle earthwork, Castell Tinboeth, near Llanbadarn Fynydd, Powys, Wales, April

Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
Nile irrigation pump. Child with a cow at a pump that is used to raise water in buckets on a wheel (upper right) from the River Nile (in background)

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Dunnideer Castle, a 13th century tower house
AW-6874 Aerial image of Scotland, UK Dunnideer Castle, a 13th century tower house, built partially from the remains of an existing vitrified hill fort, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Castle Law, an Iron Age hill fort, sits above the confluence of the River Tay
AW-6829 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Castle Law, an Iron Age hill fort, sits above the confluence of the River Tay and River Earn Abernethy

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Hill of Barra, an Iron Age hill fort withtraces of mediaeval ridge
AW-6839 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Hill of Barra an Iron Age hill fort with traces of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation

Caribbean, Barbados
Earthworks pottery, Barbados, Caribbean

Federal earthworks on north bank of North Anna River - Confederate earthworks on south bank - in distance. Date photographed in May 1864, printed later

Neolithic standing stone. This stone is part of Avebury henge, a Neolithic monument dating to around 5000 years ago. The monument consists of earthworks, known as dykes, situated in a large ditch

Avebury henge, Wiltshire, UK. These stones are part of Avebury henge, a Neolithic monument dating to around 5000 years ago

Maiden Castle. Aerial photograph of Maiden Castle, the largest hill fort in Britain. The dimensions of the fort are truly impressive

Hod hill iron age settlement
Hod Hill Iron Age settlement. This is the largest Iron Age settlement in Dorset. On a hill at an elevation of 143 metres, the settlement occupies a strong defensive position

Leonardo: Mortar bombardment of fortress
Drawing of a fusillade from four mortars firing over the high curtain wall of a fortress. A section of this wall has been breached

Orchid flowers (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii, purple spike) and twayblade orchids (Listera ovata, green spike) growing amongst yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor, short yellow)

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, emerging from sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, foraging on sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Remains of a slate quarry, North Wales
The remains of a slate quarry in North Wales, with a mountain of slate waste, railway earthworks, retaining walls and walkways

St. Quentin-Busigny Line 1918
Soldiers working on the embankment of the St. Quentin-Busigny Line crater on the Western Front in France during World War I in October 1918

Defensive Position
French infantry take up a defensive position behind earthworks, where they await the enemy attack with fortitude and resolution

Aerial view of Castle Acre, remains of a motte and bailey castle with extensive earthworks, Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Earthworks are ancient structures that have fascinated archaeologists and historians for centuries. From Avebury to Stukeley Map, these incredible feats of engineering have left a lasting mark on our landscape. Picture No. 10741186 shows an aerial image of Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury with castle ruins. This captivating view transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the bustling activity that once took place within these walls. The woodcut map illustration of Newark Earthworks in Ohio is another testament to human ingenuity. These intricate designs showcase the precision and planning required to create such massive earthworks. Innisidgen Burial Chamber on the Isles of Scilly offers a glimpse into ancient burial practices. The K920400 picture captures its mysterious allure, inviting us to ponder over the lives and rituals of those who came before us. Aerial images like Wansdyke in Tan Hill, Wiltshire reveal early medieval defensive linear earthworks. These strategic fortifications remind us of humanity's constant struggle for security throughout history. Framlingham Castle FF003076 stands tall as a symbol of power and authority. Its imposing presence reminds us how they were not only functional but also served as symbols of status and control. Harnessing the atom by G. H Davis represents a different kind of earthwork - one that delves into scientific progress and innovation. It highlights how humans manipulate natural elements for both destructive and constructive purposes. The Plan of the Battle at Tell El Kebir during the Anglo-Egyptian War showcases how earthworks played crucial roles in military strategies throughout history. They provided cover, defense, and tactical advantages on battlefields around the world. Warren Farm battery pictures (33312_013) (33312_015) take us back to more recent times when coastal defenses were necessary for national security during World War II. These remnants serve as reminders of past conflicts fought on our own shores.