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Lot 122: Brian Bennett, (b. 1927) - Oil on artist's board

Est: £150 GBP - £200 GBP
Claydon AuctioneersMiddle Claydon, United KingdomFebruary 09, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Brian Bennett, (b. 1927)
Oil on artist's board
Cromwell's Castle, Tresco, Scilly Isles,
Signed lower right
9 ½" x 13 ½",

Cromwell's Castle is a coastal Gun Tower built by Oliver Cromwell in 1651-1652 as a replacement for King Charles' castle. The guns were mounted on the roof above the garrison's living quarters and magazines. The tower was originally entered at first floor level by an external stair on the south side. The present entrance dates from the construction of the lower gun platform added in the 1740s by Abraham Tovey, Master Gunner. It was built on a promontory to guard the anchorage between Bryher and Tresco

Auction Details

Picture Auction

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Claydon Auctioneers
February 09, 2013, 02:30 PM GMT

The Claydon Saleroom Calvert Road, Middle Claydon, BUX, MK18 2EZ, UK