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Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle Keep c. 1190 N090100

Dover Castle Keep c. 1190 N090100
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. A conjectural reconstruction drawing of furniture and decoration of the keep during a royal visit in about 1190

Castles Illustrations Collection: Hylton Castle J050059

Hylton Castle J050059
HYLTON CASTLE, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. Reconstruction drawing by David Simon of the Gatehouse in the 15th century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Kenilworth Castle c. 1575 J940479

Kenilworth Castle c. 1575 J940479
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Reconstruction drawing of the castle as it might have appeared in 1575 by Alan Sorrell

Castles Illustrations Collection: Conisbrough Castle J910009

Conisbrough Castle J910009
CONISBROUGH CASTLE, South Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell showing the castle as it may of looked in the 13th century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Destruction of the Keep, Civil War, Scarborough Castle J000085

Destruction of the Keep, Civil War, Scarborough Castle J000085
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing of the destruction of the keeps west wall in 1645 during the English Civil War by Ivan Lapper

Castles Illustrations Collection: Christchurch Castle and Norman House N970003

Christchurch Castle and Norman House N970003
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE & NORMAN HOUSE, Dorset. Aerial view of the Castle, Port and Priory depicted at the end of the 12th Century. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper

Castles Illustrations Collection: Sherborne Old Castle J960261

Sherborne Old Castle J960261
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE, Dorset. The castle as it may have appeared in the mid-fourteenth century under the ownership of Robert Wyvil, Bishop of Salisbury

Castles Illustrations Collection: Kenilworth Castle J980114

Kenilworth Castle J980114
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the castle in Tudor times by Ivan Lapper

Castles Illustrations Collection: Nunney Castle N061017

Nunney Castle N061017
NUNNEY CASTLE, Somerset. Aerial view cutaway reconstruction drawing by Stephen Conlin. The great tower as it might have appeared in the 1580s

Castles Illustrations Collection: Berry Pomeroy Castle J860421

Berry Pomeroy Castle J860421
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE, Devon. Reconstruction drawing by Frank Gardiner (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing the 15th century defences, including the gatehouse and the Elizabethan mansion

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020153

Dover Castle siege J020153
Dover Castle, Kent. The siege of 1216, reconstruction artwork by Peter DUNN. The French undermining the Barbican & attacking the breach

Castles Illustrations Collection: Pendennis Castle N900018

Pendennis Castle N900018
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Falmouth, Cornwall. Aerial reconstruction painting by Ivan Lapper of the Tudor, Elizabethan and later fortress as it appears today

Castles Illustrations Collection: Goodrich Castle J910012

Goodrich Castle J910012
GOODRICH CASTLE, Herefordshire. The castle from the south as it may have appeared when newly completed at the end of the 13th century. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell, 1959

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020151

Dover Castle siege J020151
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of mining under the North Gate East tower

Castles Illustrations Collection: Castle Acre Priory J940262

Castle Acre Priory J940262
CASTLE ACRE PRIORY, Norfolk. Reconstruction drawing as it might have appeared in 1537 by Alan Sorrell

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020152

Dover Castle siege J020152
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attack on the collapsed North Gate, East tower

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle J970025

Dover Castle J970025
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the castle c1300 by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castles Illustrations Collection: Pickering Castle J850151

Pickering Castle J850151
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction of castle in the early 13th century. Wooden keep & walls replaced by stone

Castles Illustrations Collection: Rochester Castle J940480

Rochester Castle J940480
ROCHESTER CASTLE, Kent. Aerial reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell showing the castle as it might have appeared in the fifteenth century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Tudor kitchen J000001

Tudor kitchen J000001
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Interior view. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of preparations in the kitchen for the feast in honour of Queen Elizabeths visit in July 1575

Castles Illustrations Collection: Piel Castle J050116

Piel Castle J050116
PIEL CASTLE, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Aerial view reconstruction drawing by David Simon of the castle in the early 14th century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Totnes Castle J940484

Totnes Castle J940484
TOTNES CASTLE, Devon. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell of the castle as it might have appeared in the 14th century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Cliffords Tower J920592

Cliffords Tower J920592
CLIFFORDs TOWER, YORK CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing of the tower and curtain walls c. 1200 by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team). clifford

Castles Illustrations Collection: Pickering Castle J850150

Pickering Castle J850150
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing showing how the first wooden motte and bailey castle may have appeared in the early 12th century, by Ivan Lapper

Castles Illustrations Collection: Hylton Castle N060303

Hylton Castle N060303
HYLTON CASTLE, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Aerial reconstruction drawing of castle and grounds during the early 18th century by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020150

Dover Castle siege J020150
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of a naval battle in Sandwich Bay

Castles Illustrations Collection: Ludgershall Castle J990007

Ludgershall Castle J990007
LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the castle during period 7B, the late 14th century, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castles Illustrations Collection: Berwick Castle J010066

Berwick Castle J010066
BERWICK CASTLE, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing of the West (white) wall and tower and Henry VIII fortifications by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020155

Dover Castle siege J020155
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of a French siege tower and earth works

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020154

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

Castles Illustrations Collection: Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth Castle N090094

Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth Castle N090094
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing Queen Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth

Castles Illustrations Collection: Kenilworth Castle M863028

Kenilworth Castle M863028
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of a knight on horseback at a jousting tournament with the castle in the distance

Castles Illustrations Collection: Norham Castle J980038

Norham Castle J980038
NORHAM CASTLE, Northumberland. Cutaway view of the keep in the mid 15th century. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castles Illustrations Collection: Helmsley Castle J040008

Helmsley Castle J040008
HELMSLEY CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing by Philip Corke of the interior of the 14th century hall during banquet feast

Castles Illustrations Collection: Restormel Castle J940473

Restormel Castle J940473
RESTORMEL CASTLE, Cornwall. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell showing the courtyard, gatehouse and steps up to the wall walk, as they may have appeared c.1300

Castles Illustrations Collection: Peveril Castle J980125

Peveril Castle J980125
PEVERIL CASTLE, Derbyshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the castle in the 14th century by Peter Urmston

Castles Illustrations Collection: Stokesay Castle J950140

Stokesay Castle J950140
STOKESAY CASTLE, Shropshire. A present day aerial reconstruction drawing by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castles Illustrations Collection: Dover Castle siege J020156

Dover Castle siege J020156
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of a trebuchet

Castles Illustrations Collection: Cliffords Tower J970194

Cliffords Tower J970194
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. Burning of the Wooden Tower in 1190. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team). clifford

Castles Illustrations Collection: Pevensey Castle J940489

Pevensey Castle J940489
PEVENSEY CASTLE, East Sussex. Aerial reconstruction drawing c.1066 by Alan Sorrell

Castles Illustrations Collection: Alton Castle IC183_001

Alton Castle IC183_001
Alton Castle, Staffordshire. Reconstruction drawing, by Peter Dunn, showing soldiers and archers approaching the thirteenth century gatehouse

Castles Illustrations Collection: Hylton Castle J050060

Hylton Castle J050060
HYLTON CASTLE, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. Cutaway reconstruction drawing by David Simon of the Gatehouse in the 15th century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Hurst Castle IC246_002

Hurst Castle IC246_002
HURST Castle, Hampshire. The Tudor fortress as it may have appeared at the time of completion in 1544. Reconstruction drawing by Drew Smith

Castles Illustrations Collection: Berry Pomeroy Castle J900111

Berry Pomeroy Castle J900111
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE, Devon. Reconstruction drawing by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing the castle as it might of looked in the early 17th century

Castles Illustrations Collection: Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley J950051

Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley J950051
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. A reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of Queen Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth by Robert Dudley in July 1575

Castles Illustrations Collection: Civil War siege at Old Wardour Castle J990031

Civil War siege at Old Wardour Castle J990031
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing of the back wall of the castle collapsing during a Civil War siege in 1644 by Philip Corke

Castles Illustrations Collection: Deal Castle J940471

Deal Castle J940471
DEAL CASTLE, Kent. Reconstruction drawing of the castle as newly completed in 1540 by Alan Sorrell

Castles Illustrations Collection: Portchester Castle J900008

Portchester Castle J900008
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. Reconstruction drawing of Saxon settlement of late 10th century by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

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