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Rock of Cashel

This is a lovely vintage engraving titled "Rock of Cashel." in the Munster region of Ireland. The print dates from the 1840's. It is in excellent condition and shows a thatched cottage at the base of the castle ruins. It was engraved by T. Turnball from an original drawing by William Bartlett. This prints has been cleaned and is free from age toning and foxing spots. The engraved area measures approx. 7 by 5 in, and the overall size is approx. 10by 6.50 inches, with a white margin. This is not a modern reproduction or reprint. This is a vintage steel engraving, over 150 years old, and guaranteed to be as described.

Price $30   Item #2600

The Rock of Cashel is one of the most spectacular archeological sites in Ireland. It sits on the outskirts of Cashel on a large mound of limestone bristling with ancient fortifications. Mighty stone walls encircle a complete round tower, a roofless abbey, a 12th century Romanesque chapel, and numerous other buildings and high crosses. The Rock of Cashel is composed four structures which are the Hall of the Vicars Choral, the cathedral, the round tower, and Cormac's Chapel. Hore Abbey is about one kilometer north at the base of the rock.