Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester : varying from 12 to 40 feet in height : built A.D. 61 : a public promenade of nearly 2 miles round the city.
Published / Created:
[England] : [publisher not identified], [approximately 1860?]
Physical Description:
1 print : lithograph ; 9 x 13 cm
Holdings:
Unable to reach service. Holdings currently not available
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
The center of the image (i.e. within the walls) is filled by text describing the wall, including a list of stages of construction, from AD 73 to 1808.The image is undated. At top right is a faint depiction of a suspension bridge (over the River Dee) which was first constructed in 1852.Printed in blue ink.Illustration of the Roman walls of the city of Chester, England, probably intended as a tourist souvenir. The item bears no attribution.
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- England -- Chester. | Chester (England) -- Pictorial works. | Chester (England) -- History. | Chester (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc. | City walls -- Great Britain. | Walls, Roman -- Great Britain.
