Charles Fort, Kingsale [Kinsale, Co. Cork]

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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Turner, Joseph Reverend ca. 1772-1835, artist
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Summary:View of the star-shaped fortification known as Charles Fort, built around 1681-1685 overlooking Kinsale Harbour in County Cork, Ireland. The two massive corner-towers can be seen to be joined by a cross wall, behind which are the barracks built largely in the eighteenth century. At that time, Kinsale was already losing its powerful defensive position to Cork Harbour
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [179-?]
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Notes:From: Antiquities of Abbeys, Castles & c. & c. in Ireland, Vol. II

This drawing is of the same subject as the drawing 2122 TX (2) 2, but taken from a different angle, and minus the ships. It is probable that Charles Vallencey (1725-1812) is the most likely candidate because he is the artist of 2122 TX (2) 2. It is also possible that Joseph Turner (ca. 1772-1835) is the artist of 2122 TX (2) 86 (A)

2122 TX (2) 86(B) beneath this drawing

Title inscribed in ink l.c. on sheet

Watermark u.l. on sheet is a large shield, crowned

Physical description: 1 drawing image 11.5 x 18.4 cm., on sheet 26.7 x 18.3 cm.

Citations/References: An Eighteenth Century Antiquary : The Sketches, Notes and Diaries of Austin Cooper (1759-1830) / Liam Price (ed.). - Dublin, 1942 Plate 27

Citations/References: Ancient Ireland / Jacqueline O'Brien and Peter Harbison. - London, 1996 pages 240-242, with bibliography on page 251

Citations/References: Castles and Fortifications in Ireland 1485-1945 / Paul M. Kerrigan. - Cork, 1995 passim

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