Moat Collection (page 2)

Fascimile of July: Harvesting and Sheep Shearing, from the
BAL65830 Fascimile of July: Harvesting and Sheep Shearing, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (for original see 8439) by Limbourg Brothers (fl.1400-1416); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Chateau de Beloeil, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus
468648 ChAteau de Beloeil, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus Remarquables du Royaume des Pays-Bas, published 1827 (colour litho) by Goetghebuer

Map of Valencia, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138966 Map of Valencia, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Helmingham Hall, Suffolk, home of Baron Tollemache, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent
Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, near Ivy Hatch, Kent, England. Showing the moat Date: 1919

The Main gate with moat, garden and ramparts, Mdina, a Medieval walled city, Mdina, Malta, Europe

Moat and outer curtain wall at Beaumaris Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the last and largest of the Welsh castles built 1295-98 by King Edward I, Anglesey, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hurstmonceaux Castle
Situated on the edge of the Pevensey Levels, Sussex, the magnificent Hurstmonceaux Castle was built in 1450, one of the finest red brick fortresses in Britain

Chateau de Chantilly, Chantilly, Oise, France, Europe

Castle at Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Duc D orleans Imprisoned
The Tower during the captivity of the duc d Orleans, taken prisoner after Agincourt

View of medieval castle with moat, White Castle, Monnow Valley, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, July

Tudor manor Little Moreton Hall, reflected in its moat, Congleton, Cheshire, England. Autumn (October) 2023.

Haughley Castle 29845_042
Haughley Castle, Suffolk. Earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle destroyed in 1173, 2016

Hockliffe 24811_040
St Nicholas Church, Church End, Hocliffe, Bedfordshire. Medieval church (1114693) and nearby manorial earthworks (1012915) comprising a moated site and associated settlement earthworks

Kirby Muxloe Castle 27593_050
Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leicestershire. Aerial view of the, largely brick-built, fortified mansion

BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590)
CUL4853337 BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590). Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Antwerp (1572). Lower detail

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901246 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

March: Gardening, 16th century (miniature)
2603787 March: Gardening, 16th century (miniature); (add.info.: Early 16th century life. March: Gardening. Noblewoman in a fur - trimmed robe and carrying pet dog)

Ruin of an old Norman castle with moat 249, Norman castle at Trematon, Cornwall, 250
FLO4702806 Ruin of an old Norman castle with moat 249, Norman castle at Trematon, Cornwall, 250, and Norman castle with keep at Hedingham, Essex, 251

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901232 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The moat of Osaka Castle
3522108 The moat of Osaka Castle; (add.info.: The Moat of Osaka Castle a Japanese castle in Ch??-ku, Osaka, Japan. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vauban Defenses on the Narva, Estonia, 1700
2900919 Vauban Defenses on the Narva, Estonia, 1700; (add.info.: Sabastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban and later Marquis de Vauban (15 May 1633 - 30 March 1707), commonly referred to as Vauban

The turst moat at Sedan, 1870
1583472 The turst moat at Sedan, 1870; (add.info.: The turst moat at Sedan on 1st Sept 1870.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG.

Chateau with a moated entrance
3480690 Chateau with a moated entrance; (add.info.: Chateau with a moated entrance. Illustration from the 17th century architecture book 'Architectura Curiosa Nova' 1664)

The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864, Creator: Mason Jackson
The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864. Illustration to a short story. 'The barges went heavily back to Chillington with the returning tide

Chateau of Chenonceaux, Touraine, formerly inhabited by Catherine De Medicis and Mary Stuart, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Chateau of Chenonceaux, Touraine, formerly inhabited by Catherine De Medicis and Mary Stuart, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Campion, of Tenby

Ruins of the Huis ter Haar near Maarssen, 1797. Creator: Jan Philip Reuthel
Ruins of the Huis ter Haar near Maarssen, 1797. Note artist sketching in the foreground

Heemstede Manor, 1766. Creator: Johannes Janson
Heemstede Manor, 1766. Castle with fence and a moat. On the left a carriage leaves via the gatehouse

Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Series: Exploits of the Tokugawa Clan

The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Series: Chronicles of the Toyotomi Clan

Deeg, The Fort, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Deeg, The Fort, Late 1860s

Kinokuni Hill and Distant View of Akasaka Tameike, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kinokuni Hill and Distant View of Akasaka Tameike, 1857. Part of the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, no. 085, part 3: Autumn

View of Egmond Castle, 1606-1656. Creator: Jan van Goyen
View of Egmond Castle, 1606-1656

The Hof van Putten and the church of Geervliet, 1749-1757. Creator: Cornelis Pronk
The Hof van Putten and the church of Geervliet, 1749-1757. Possibly by Cornelis Pronk

Rear View of Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Creator: Jan ten Compe
Rear View of Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Other Title(s): Berkenrode Castle, Heemstede, after the Fire of 4-5 May 1747: Rear View

The Siege of Lanka, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1800. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Lanka, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1800

View of Cantecroy Castle (?), 1605-1673. Creator: Lucas van Uden
View of Cantecroy Castle (?), 1605-1673

Batestein Castle near Vianen, 1840. Creator: Jan Jacob Teyler van Hall
Batestein Castle near Vianen, 1840

New moat of the fortifications in Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
New moat of the fortifications in Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of Chateau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1745-1775

Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Creator: Jan ten Compe
Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Other Title(s): Berkenrode Castle, Heemstede, after the Fire of 4-5 May 1747: Side View

View of unknown castle, 1770-1818. Creator: Jan Antonie Kaldenbach
View of unknown castle, 1770-1818. It was thought that this was the Cannenburgh in Vaassen. Not only the number of towers, but also the bridge, clearly show that this is a different castle

Marquette Castle, 1776-1822. Creator: Jan Hulswit
Marquette Castle, 1776-1822

The Driesberg House, 1744. Creator: Jan de Beyer
The Driesberg House, 1744

The House in Baek, 1743. Creator: Jan de Beyer
The House in Baek, 1743

IJzendoorn Castle in the Betuwe, 1766-1815. Creator: Jacob van Strij
IJzendoorn Castle in the Betuwe, 1766-1815

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Discover the enchanting moats that guard the secrets of history and beauty. From Hever Castle, the cherished childhood home of Anne Boleyn, to Nunney Castle's picturesque ruins in Edenbridge, Kent, these water-filled fortifications transport us back in time. Caerphilly Castle stands proudly in Glamorgan, Wales, its imposing moat reflecting centuries of power and grandeur. Meanwhile, Beaumaris Castle enchants as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Anglesey Island with its perfectly preserved moat encircling medieval splendor. Dive into the legendary tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren as you explore Caerphilly Castle's historic grounds. In Belfast's Dundonald Moat and Church, find solace amidst nature's tranquility while Eltham Palace captivates with its stunning 17th-century architecture. Swans gracefully glide across Leeds Castle's shimmering waters in Kent before we return to Hever Castle once more - a timeless gem steeped in Anne Boleyn's legacy. Finally, Raglan Castle beckons from Monmouthshire with its majestic moat guarding tales of knights and kings. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe's most captivating moats.