18th c. view

18th c. view
Image Date: 
1793
Image Type: 
Commentary: 

View of the ruins of Colcombe Castle in the late 18th c. According to Polwhele (311), 'At this moment Colcombe-castle (for such is it styled by its possessor Sir John W. de la Pole) exhibits a strong pile of ruin.'

Artist: T. Bonnor

Source: 

Polwhele, Devonshire 2.310--11

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