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arches: In architecture, a curved or flat member made up of separate wedge-shaped solids: a means of spanning an opening. This keyword describes an arch-shaped entrance or opening.

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Pictures from The History of Wales by B. B. Woodward, B.A., London, (Quarto, 1853 [First edition] vi + (ii) + 608pp, illustrated with 76 steel-engraved plates)

If you use these pictures for anything, or would like me to scan more, let me know. You can refer to the list of illustrations. All of these images are out of copyright (in the public domain). Henry Gastineau (the principal artist) died in 1876.

There is a low-quality scan of this entire book at Google Books but they forgot to scan the plates, I think.

42.—Denbigh Castle, Denbighshire

History of Wales (1853)

The book does not discuss Denbigh Castle at all as far as I can tell. The castle was started in the 1280s by Edward I; like so many castles in Britain it was demolished as part of the English Civil Wa [...]

Keywords: ruins, castles, people, towers, arches, trees, animals, cattle

Places shown: Denbigh; Denbighshire; Wales

Added: 2006-09-20

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Image status: public domain, hence royalty-free stock image; usage credit requested

Plate 74. Ragland Castle

History of Wales (1853)

The Keep of Ragland Castle, Monmouthshire. Drawn by H. Gastineau. Engraved by H. Aldard. “The siege and capture of Ragland Castle, by Fairfax, in August, 1646, A. D., when the library, containing a [...]

Keywords: castles, ruins, bridges, arches, towers, people

Places shown: Raglan; Monmouthshire; Wales

Added: 2006-06-30

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43.—Basingwork Abbey

History of Wales (1853)

Basingwork Abbey, Flintshire; drawn by H Gastineau; engraved by H. Jorden.

The Abbey was founded in 1132; there is a modern picture at the Holywell tourism Web site.

Keywords: abbeys, ruins, trees, animals, people, cattle, arches

Places shown: Holywell; Flintshire; Wales

Added: 2006-06-30

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Plate 4. Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire.

History of Wales (1853)

Drawn by H. Gastineau. Engraved by H. W. Bond. Chepstow Castle is near the entrance to the Wye Valley. The region has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. There is another picture of Chep [...]

Keywords: castles, ruins, towers, water, bridges, boats, trees, arches, people, animals

Places shown: Chepstow; Monmouthshire; Wales

Added: 2006-06-30

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