Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1823 print "Restormel Castle, Cornwall". DATE PRINTED: 1824, from an engraving made in 1823, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 10 x 8.5 cm (3.75 x 3.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (v. small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by John Greig after a picture by F.W.L. Stockdale. Frederick Wilton Litchfield Stockdale (1780—1850) was primarily a topographer, working as assistant to the Military Secretary to the East India Company until, due to ill health, he was compelled to resign. However, despite this, he contributed prolifically to topographical works. Stockdale also exhibited in the Royal Academy. PROVENANCE: Produced for "The Cornish Tourist; Or, Excursions Through Cornwall.". Published by Simpkin & Marshall, London, 1824. TYPE: Antique steel 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. 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Restormel Castle is situated on the River Fowey near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It was built in 1100 in the typical motte and bailey style and is a perfect example of military architecture of its period, and one of the finest in England. The castle belonged to the Cardinhams in the 12th century, until Andrew de Cardinham's daughter married Thomas de Tracey, who owned the castle until 1264, after which it went to Simon de Montfort and to Henry III's brother, Richard of Cornwall. Richard died in 1271, and his son Edmond in 1300. It then became the property of the Duchy of Cornwall. Restormel Castle is now in the care of English Heritage and is open to the public. The castle was built behind a 17 metre moat, upon slopes which were artificially steepened. Restormel has seen action only once during its long history, when Charles I's forces drove out the Parliamentarian garrison during the Civil War. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 6.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-01-14T12:28:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.45 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: Frederick Wilton Litchfield Stockdale
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1823
Subject: Castles
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
