Battlements Collection

Scene on Conwy Harbour, North Wales
A wonderful, atmospheric view of Conwy Harbour, North Wales, with the silhouette of the Castle in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

Clan Macgillivray
Clan MACGILLIVRAY guarding the battlements 0f his castle

France / Strasbourg 1590
A view of the ancient walled city of Strasbourg and surrounding countryside as it looked at the end of the 16th century

Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK, 25 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK, 25/5/10. 12th century Framlingham Castle, built by the Earl of Norfolk, in the market town of Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK

Caerhays Castle with its Magnolias and Camellias. ( Magnolia sargentiana var robusta )
One of the finest Collections of Magnolias and Camellias in the Country at Caerhays Castle on the South Coast of Cornwall in a valley above Porthluney Cove neat St Austell

Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband

Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)
XJF412204 Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88) & Beato, Felice (1832-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battlements and huge teak gates of Al-Husn, Sultans Palace, Salalah, Dhofar Region, Southern Oman, Middle East

Kamerlengo Castle / Fortress at Trogir, Croatia
View of Kamerlengo Castle/Fortress at Trogir, Croatia. Built by the Republic of Venice Date: circa 1907

Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored), (1931). Artist
Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499

Castle Battlements
Castle battlements, Heidelberg, Germany. Date: early 1930s

The Jaffa Gate in the city wall of the Old City of Jerusalem
Israel, Jerusalem, The Jaffa Gate on the west wall of the Old City. Behind is the Citadel or the Tower of David. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990
Hautbois, musicians Rick and Helen (Nellie) Heavisides, demonstrate and play medieval music on period instruments during a four day stay at Restormel Castle

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Cardiff, Cardiff castle, the Norman keep and motte, Welsh flag flying

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Penrhyn Castle

Caernarvon Castle, the Eagle Tower (oil on canvas)
NGW390172 Caernarvon Castle, the Eagle Tower (oil on canvas) by Welsh School, (18th century); 46.6x65.4 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Mobile, Alabama, USA skyline and fort

A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of King Harolds noble minster, which dominates this little town, on the Hertfordshire border. Date: 11th century

Tower by the Beach, Appley, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Around 1875 Sir William Hutt had a folly built just above the beach in the form of a castle tower. The tower is circular, with battlements, a turret and an external stair

Uzbekistan, Khiva, the mud brick walls of the Itchan Kala

United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor. The battlements of the palace of Windsor Castle showing the Norman round tower keep with the Royal Standard flag flying

France, Reunion Island, St-Denis, view of La Montaigne from Le Barachois waterfront

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Caernarfon Castle

Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. The clocktower on the hill

Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy Europe. The medieval fortress at dusk

Dozza, Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. The medieval village

Puerta del Leaon (Gate of the Lion), Royal Alcazars of Seville, Seville, province
Puerta del LeAon (Gate of the Lion), Royal Alcazars of Seville, Seville, province of Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo
Wamba (c. 630-688). Visigoth king of Hispania (672-680). Entrance of Wamba to the city of Toledo. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography

The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306367 The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

View of the north wall of the Inner Ward, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306366 View of the north wall of the Inner Ward, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Ottoman domination. Acre. Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre

Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko)
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre

Spain, province of Leon. Castle of Ponferrada. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289838 The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper)
MAN370314 Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 37.8x47.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Conwy Castle)

Profile of the Fortress and Castle of Salses (coloured engraving)
354840 Profile of the Fortress and Castle of Salses (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229
IND364409 Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229, fragment of The Conquest of Mallorca

Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A
IND354804 Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A

Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript
IND364406 Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript, Gran conquista de ultramar (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Killing Ground (Reconstruction of Old Moscow) (oil on canvas)
BCC423435 The Killing Ground (Reconstruction of Old Moscow) (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Apollinari Mikhailovich (1856-1933); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd

Clare on the battlements of Tantallon (colour litho)
3648472 Clare on the battlements of Tantallon (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clare on the battlements of Tantallon)

Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, frontispiece to The High Deeds of Finn
STC323705 Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, frontispiece to The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by T.W

The Front Quad of Corpus Christi College, Oxford (pen and ink with wash on paper)
CCC95123 The Front Quad of Corpus Christi College, Oxford (pen and ink with wash on paper) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Corpus Christi College, Oxford, UK; © Desmond Banks; English

Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont
5912666 Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont)

Saracen knight, Brandimarte at the siege of Biserta, Orlando Furioso
Vintage illustration of scene from Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore. Except Brandimarte, they all went to fall into the pit. Excepto Brandimarte, todos fueron a caer en el foso

Windsor Castle, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5310898 Windsor Castle, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Streater or Streeter, Robert (1624-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streater or Streeter, Robert (1624-80) was Serjeant Painter, court painter

The Occupation of the Battery at Port Arthur (Ryojunko hodai nottori no zu), 1895

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From the rugged shores of Conwy Harbour to the majestic walls of Stirling Castle, battlements stand as a testament to history and strength. Clan Macgillivray's ancestral home in North Wales echoes with tales of ancient battles fought and won. In Strasbourg, France, the battlements of 1590 still bear witness to a time long past. Caerhays Castle emerges from its lush surroundings adorned with vibrant Magnolias and Camellias, a sight that captivates all who behold it. Agnes, Countess of Dunbar, known as Black Agnes, left her mark on history through her fearless defense during times of turmoil. A black-and-white photo transports us back to Damascus Gate in Jerusalem in 1857 when these towering structures guarded the city's entrance. As dawn breaks over Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, England, its battlements bask in golden hues that reflect centuries-old stories etched into every stone. The grandeur of Al-Husn's teak gates and imposing battlements at Sultans Palace evoke awe and reverence for Oman's rich heritage. Kamerlengo Castle stands tall amidst the coastal beauty of Trogir in Croatia - an enduring symbol of power and resilience. Orford Castle reveals its restored battlements against Suffolk's landscape - a reminder that even time cannot erode their significance. And as evening descends upon Bodiam Castle once again, Sir Edward Dalyngrigge's creation exudes an ethereal charm that lingers long after sunset. In every corner of the world where battlements rise high above us, they tell stories untold yet felt deeply within our souls.