1769 Antique Print; Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, north Wales

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The North East View of Caernarvon Castle.", Caernarfonshire. A view of Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon), often anglicized as Carnarvon Castle, a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw. DATE PRINTED: 1769. SIZE: The printed area including the titles is 14.5 x 9 cm (5.75 x 3.5 inches) plus margins (v. small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unknown, however many of these views were based on earlier drawings from the historic work of the by the brothers, Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, Views of Ruins of Castles & Abbeys in England, 1726-1739. PROVENANCE: Published in London by Newbery and Carnan, between 1765-1770 for "A Description of England and Wales. Containing a particular Account of each County, with its Antiquities, Curiosities, ......vol i ". TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. Faint old crease on the right side. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon), often anglicized as Carnarvon Castle, is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. There was a motte-and-bailey castle in the town of Caernarfon from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward I of England began replacing it with the current stone structure. The Edwardian town and castle acted as the administrative centre of north Wales and as a result the defences were built on a grand scale. When the Tudor dynasty ascended to the English throne in 1485, tensions between the Welsh and English began to diminish and castles were considered less important. As a result, Caernarfon Castle was allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. Despite its dilapidated condition, during the English Civil War Caernarfon Castle was held by Royalists, and was besieged three times by Parliamentarian forces. This was the last time the castle was used in war. Caernarfon Castle was neglected until the 19th century when the state funded repairs. In 1911, Caernarfon Castle was used for the investiture of the Prince of Wales, and again in 1969. It is part of the World Heritage Site "Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd".Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 8.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-14T14:13:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.56 GBP