Chartley Castle
Description:Chartley Castle was built by the Earls of Chester some time after the Norman Conquest. The original castle was constructed from earth and timber and was situated on top of a small natural ...
Chartley Castle [Hall]: woodcut engraving (vignetted)
'Chartley Castle, 1838,' showing a three-arched bridge over the moat, and the castle hill behind.[Proof on thin paper.] 'T. P. Wood, del., [drawn]; O. Jewitt, sc., [engraved].'
Chartley Castle ruins
Chartley Castle was built by the Earls of Chester some time after the Norman Conquest. The original castle was constructed from earth and timber and was situated on top of a small natural hill.
The ...
Chartley Castle: engraving
'Remains of CHARTLEY CASTLE, Staffordshire,' showing two ruined towers on a hill among trees. There is a round Dove-cot below.'Engraved by Angus from a Drawing by W. Carter...for 'The Beauties of England ...
Chartley Castle: pencil and wash drawing
Showing the ruins of one of the towers, framed by trees.Anonymous, [Thomas Peploe Wood].
Chartley Castle: red-sepia drawing
Showing the ruins of the Court-yard, including embrasures for windows, up to the second story. There is a flag among the trees to the right.'T. P. W.,' [Thomas Peploe Wood].
Chartley Castle: sepia drawing
'Chartley Castle, Staffordshire, Augt. 1777,' showing the top of the castle turret above the surrounding trees. Artist: S. Bentley.
Chartley Castle: sepia drawing
'Remains of Chartley Castle, the ancient Seat of the Ferrers,' showing two ruined towers with ivy and other foliage, from a short distance. There is a flag-staff to the left.'J. B.,' [John Buckler.]
Chartley Castle: sepia wash drawing
'Chartley Castle from Cage Hill,' showing a pastoral view with the Castle and the hill in the distance, and sheep in the foreground.'T.P.W.,' [Thomas Peploe Wood].
Chartley Castle: woodcut engraving (vignetted)
'Chartley Castle, 1838,' showing the ruins of one of the towers. Anonymous, [probably engraved by O. Jewitt.]
Chartley Hall and Grounds, Stowe-by-Chartley
The original moated timber mansion house at Chartley was home to the Devereux family, who had moved from Chartley Castle during the fifteenth century.
In 1575 Elizabeth I was entertained at Chartley ...
Checkley - Danish Monument: engraving
Showing both sides of a Danish funeral Monument near Checkley.(See SV III 80c.i, for a similar engraving.) Anonymous.
These are actually anglo-saxon cross-shafts and can be found in the graveyard of ...
Checkley - Danish Monument: engraving
Showing both sides of a Danish funeral monument near Checkley.(See SV III 80c.ii, for a similar engraving.)Anonymous.
These are actually anglo-saxon cross-shafts and can be found in the graveyard of ...
Checkley Church - Ancient Crosses: sepia drawing
'Remains of Ancient Crosses in Checkley Church Yard, Staffordshire,' showing three crosses decorated with figures and strap-work.'J. C. B.,' [John Chessell Buckler.]
These are actually anglo-saxon ...
Chesterton Park, Chesterton
Photograph of the ice-house just after its discovery, probably used by Hall.
Chesterton Park, Chesterton
Photograph of the ice-house discovered, probably used by Hall.
Chesterton Park, Chesterton
Photograph of the ice house discovered, probably used by the Hall.
Ice houses are buildings used to store ice throughout the year before the invention of refrigerators.
During the winter, ice and ...
Christ Church Interior, Stafford,
Christ Church opened on Foregate Street in 1839. Its mission church, St. Aidan's, was consecrated in 1902 on Marston Road.
Christ Church closed in 1976. In 1983 it was demolished; sheltered housing ...