Dartmouth Castle by wjames
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Description
One of the most picturesquely-sited fortresses in England. For over six hundred years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy port of Dartmouth.The complex of defences was begun in 1388 by John Hawley, privateering mayor of dartmouth and the prototype of the flamboyant 'Shipman' in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. About a century later the townsmen added the imposing and well preserved 'gun tower', probably the very first fortification in Britain purpose-built to mount 'ship sinking' heavy cannon.
Unusually incorporating the fine church of St Petrox, the castle saw action during the Civil War, and continued in service right up to WW2.
Thanks to English Heritage for all information.
Comments (31)
mininessie
fantastic!
bkhook
Absolutely beautiful shot. Thanks for the history too.
jayfar
Fantastic shot Wally. This is a pristine image.
durleybeachbum
I spent a week or two every summer in my teens just up the Dart from here, on the Sea Ranger training ship MTB 630, now replaced by MASB Golden Hinde. LOVE this shot.
brycek
Gorgeous capture..so beautiful!!
Star4mation
Superb photo!! I've not been to the castle in years. I really must go again as it's only a few miles away from my house :)
alessimarco
Wow...a stunning capture! Thanks for the historical background!
Meisiekind
Stunning vista and a lovely shot!
CATMANDO
Great photo.
jmb007
superbe photo!!
0rest4wicked
Congrats on 300! A fine image!
MrsRatbag
That's a beauty of a shot! Gorgeous!
alanwilliams
Great shot Wally, the castle is very impressive, but the sea is equally so, excellent.
Erestorfan
Gorgeous shot!! I love seeing the English countryside and the old castles.
iambrose
Great picture, I love the way the boat adds some movement and energy to the composition.
blinkings
That really is beautiful.
kbrog
Excellent capture of this castle! ;)
billcody
What a great place! Thanks for sharing! Everything is clear and sharp, the sun is shining and the water is clear; stunning! One of these places I will visit one time!
GBCalls
Cool! Excellent photo and information
jeroni
Beautiful work
tennesseecowgirl
Wow that is a stunning place~
bronwyn_lea
Wonderful and thank you for sharing!
danapommet
Magical capture and wonderful detail. The boat adds to your shot. dana
Richardphotos
outstanding landscape and beautiful castle
dochtersions
Amazing photo, view, castle, and place..
Dreamingbee
oh it is wonderful shot and architecture !
prutzworks
remeniscing my hike trough devon and cornwall back in 1976, thanx for sharing
jarmila
nice place, lovely capture
psyoshida
Outstanding shot. It's surrounded by lush greens and beautiful blue water. Just lovely!!
mariogiannecchini
Very nice sea water by boat !Great shot Wally, the castle is very impressive !