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PLEASKIN,GIANT'S CAUSEWAY ,Antrim County,Picturesque Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
PLEASKIN,GIANT'S CAUSEWAY ,Antrim County,Picturesque Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
Giant’s causeway is a promontory of basalt on the Northwest coast of Moyle district. Its brilliant hexagon-like forms were caused by rapid cooling of lava as it entered the ocean. These great columns are from 15-20 inches in diameter; some are 20 ft. (6 m) in height. At some points, the causeway is 40ft. wide. The most remarkable cliff is the Pleaskin, with 400ft. high pillars. Its name was derived by folklore, comparing Giant’s Causeway to a race of Giant’s who built it as a roadway to Staffa. Giant's Causeway is considered one of the twenty natural wonders.
CONDITION: Full Page Engraving. Image is clean, clear, sharp and in Very Good Condition. As Scanned. Text on Reverse Side Would look very nice in framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. Beautiful Antique Print.
County Antrim
(Aontroim in Irish) is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland.
Covering an area of 2,844 km², The eastern and seaward area is
a picturesque region of mountains and glens; to the west, where Antrim
borders on Lough Neagh, lie the fertile valleys of the Bann and the
Lagan rivers. The region is chiefly agricultural (oats, flax, potatoes).
Fishing and cattle breeding are also important.
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