Gun deck, Pendennis Castle, Cornwall, late 1540s (c1990-c2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper.

Gun deck, Pendennis Castle, Cornwall, late 1540s (c1990-c2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper.

2-687-617 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

Gun deck, Pendennis Castle, Cornwall, late 1540s (c1990-c2010). Reconstruction drawing showing the upper gun deck in action. England was at war with France from 1542-1546 and again in 1549. Built during the reign of Henry VIII, Pendennis and its sister fortress at St Mawes guarded the approaches to Falmouth Harbour.


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  1. Ivan Lapper, attributed to: British: Artist
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  1. King Henry VIII: British; English: King of England

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4794x3794
File Size : 53,287kb


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  1. N900017.tif
  1. 0250007046
  1. 2-687-617
  1. 2687617
  1. N900017.tif


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