Dunstanburgh Castle #1
by Nick Eagles
Title
Dunstanburgh Castle #1
Artist
Nick Eagles
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Print
Description
Photograph of Dunstanburgh Castle from Embleton Bay, Nothumberland, Englnd.
One of the most atmospheric and inspiring castles in England, Dunstanburgh Castle was built in the second decade of the 14th century by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, the wealthiest nobleman in England. Earl Thomas was later executed for his role in the barons’ rebellion against Edward II, but the castle was extensively modernised in the 1380s under John of Gaunt. It played a role as a Lancastrian stronghold in the Wars of the Roses, but fell into disrepair at the end of the Middle Ages, and its ever more ruinous silhouette inspired many artists.
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May 28th, 2017
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