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The British Archaeological Association at Exeter - Rougemont Castle: interior of gateway..., 1861. Creator: Unknown.

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The British Archaeological Association at Exeter - Rougemont Castle: interior of gateway, seen from Castle Yard, 1861. 'Situated on a high eminence, on the north side of [Exeter], are the ruins of the castle called Rougemont. When this castle was first erected is unknown; but it was either rebuilt or much repaired by William the Conqueror, who bestowed it on Baldwin de Briono, husband of Albrina, his niece, in the possession of whose descendants it remained till the 14th year of the reign of Henry III., who then took it into his own hands. Before the walls of Rougemont, as will be remembered, Richard III. forecast his impending death. It was completely dismantled during the Civil War, and has never since been rebuilt. In the area of the castle yard a session-house has lately been erected, which is a neat-looking building, faced with Portland stone, and contains, in addition to two good-sized courts, a grand-jury room, magistrates' room, &c. In front is a fine open space, where county, election, and other meetings are held'. From "Illustrated London News", 1861.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

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HRM23B24_178

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9,0Mo (863,4Ko) / 14,3cm x 15,6cm / 1694 x 1847 (300dpi)

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