Castle of Enniskillen

[graphic].
Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Conyngham, William Burton, 1733-1796, artist.
Summary:Two men in a boat row past the ruins of the castle of Enniskillen, on the banks of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Published / Created: [S.l. : s.n., between ca. 1770 and 1800]
Subjects:
Notes:According to Rosalind M. Elmes this drawing is from the Collection formed by William Conyngham Burton (1733-1796), the Antiquary. Phillpps MS. 24466.

Formerly at call number 991TB.

Inscribed in ink m.l. on sheet: This castle was broke down by Philip Maguire the owner in 1508 to prevent O'Donnel chieftain of Tyrconnel his Ennemy [sic] to take possession of it. Annals of Connaught in M.S. possession of Chs. O'Connor Esqr.

Inscribed in ink on verso: No. 3. XD.

Inscribed in ink u.r.: No. 3.

Title inscribed in ink l.c. on sheet.

Physical description: 1 drawing : pen and ink wash ; image 16.6 x 24.2 cm., on sheet 23.2 x 37.6 cm., on mount 41 x 57 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Irish topographical prints and original drawings, Rosalind M. Elmes. New edition revised and enlarged by Michael Hewson. - Dublin : Malton Press for the National Library of Ireland Society, 1975. p. 80.

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