Original copper engraving of Battle Abbey, in Sussex, founded on the field of the Battle of Hastings. Engraved by E. Hay after a drawing by F. Grose and published in London by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe in 1812 for "The Beauties of England and Wales".
Original copper engraving of Battle Abbey, in Sussex, founded on the field of the Battle of Hastings. Engraved by E. Hay after a drawing by F. Grose and published in London by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe in 1812 for "The Beauties of England and Wales".
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: F. Grose.
Engraver: E. Hay.
Date: 1812.
Source: "The Beauties of England and Wales", Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, London.
Dimensions: 5.1 x 8.2 in (13 x 20.8 cm).
Condition: Poor to fair. Foxing spread across the paper, denser in the margins; the image is still crisp.