Lancaster Castle

Creator

Thomas Hearne

Creator Biography

Thomas Hearne, British, born in Marshfield, Gloucester, 1744-1817.

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Creation Date

ca. 1800

Geography

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Culture

British

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

1.9 x 2.6, 7 x 7.5 (in frame)

Credit Line

Gift in Loving Memory of Boris Blick & Judith Rosenbloom Blick by their daughter Sarah Blick, 2024

Accession Number

2015.35

Provenance

Att. Book, Antiquities of Great Britain, prints from drawings by Thomas Hearne, engraved by William Byrne, published by Hearne and Byrne, London, 1786; published 1786-1807.

Description

This engraving depicts the view of the main gate to Lancaster Castle as a figure enters with his cart. The village lies to the right, with trees to the left of the castle.