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Remains of Caldicott Castle, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Remains of Caldicott Castle, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Remains of Caldicott Castle, 1854. Excursion by the British Archaeological Association to Caldicot Castle in Wales. Mr. Freeman considered that the oldest part of the building was some remains of a fireplace in the inner hall, which were Early English. He could find nothing Norman in it...While viewing the castle, a storm came on, and the archaeologists were obliged to screen themselves in the towers and recesses. In one of these was a rustic of the neighbourhood, full of traditional lore, who assured the company that the tower in which they were had been built and inhabited by Julias Caesar, who was buried underneath the floor, and he stamped his foot to enable those present to hear the hollow sound of the coffin'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This evocative black and white print captures the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Caldicott Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, as seen by the British Archaeological Association in 1854. The image shows the remnants of the medieval fortification, which was believed to date back to the Middle Ages, although the oldest part identified by archaeologist Mr. Freeman was an Early English fireplace in the inner hall. During their visit, the archaeologists were treated to a storm that forced them to seek shelter in the castle's towers and recesses. While taking refuge, they encountered a local rustic, brimming with traditional lore, who regaled them with tales of Julius Caesar. He claimed that the very tower in which they had sought refuge had been built and inhabited by the Roman leader, and even stamped his foot to demonstrate the supposed hollow sound of Caesar's coffin beneath the floor. This scene from the past is a testament to the allure of archaeological exploration and the enduring mysteries of history. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, offers a glimpse into the 19th century fascination with the Middle Ages and the thrill of uncovering the secrets of the past. The image, though unattributed, is a valuable addition to any collection of historical or archaeological prints.
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