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ATHLONE FROM WESTMEATH,Westmeath County,Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
ATHLONE FROM WESTMEATH,Westmeath County,Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
Athlone - From an unpretentious crossing point on the Shannon,
the ford of Luan, Athlone, grew to be the largest town in Westmeath.;
The possession of the ford of Athlone has been disputed from earliest
times. In 1001 Brian Boru marched there with a great army; in 1129
King Turlough O' Conor erected a wattle bridge there and in 1199 the
Normans occupied the town and in 1257 built the town walls, part of
which can still be seen. After their defeat at the Boyne in 1690,
the Irish withdrew to Athlone and made the Shannon their first line
of defence; however, the town eventually fell to the Williamites under
Ginkel.
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Intext Vignette on the Back shows the Old gateway at Fore
| PUBLISHED DATE |
c1884 NEW YORK |
| PUBLISHER |
THOMAS KELLY |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
10 1/2 INCHES x 8 1/2 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
8 X 2 3/4 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
INTEXT ENGRAVING with TEXT and engraving on the back . Excellent condition.
Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with
beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted
and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames
for old art treasures. |
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