Old Sarum Castle
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Old Sarum Castle
A rather fanciful depiction of the castle of Old Sarum, above Salisbury Plain. The Celts referred to it as Sorviadum, meaning the fortress by the gentle river. Date: 1798
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Old Sarum Castle: A Fanciful Depiction of History's Enduring Fortress by the Gentle River Old Sarum Castle, depicted in this 1798 print, stands proudly above Salisbury Plain, a testament to the rich history of the land. The Celts, who once inhabited this area, referred to it as Sorviadum, meaning 'the fortress by the gentle river.' The castellated walls and turrets of Old Sarum Castle rise majestically against the backdrop of the English countryside, their grandeur undiminished by the passage of time. This fanciful depiction, created in the late 18th century, captures the romantic allure of the castle and its storied past. Old Sarum Castle, with its long and complex history, has been the site of human habitation since the Iron Age. It was first fortified by the Romans, who built a large fort there in AD 43. The Normans later rebuilt the castle in the 11th century, and it remained an important stronghold until the late 13th century, when it was abandoned in favor of the new city of Salisbury. Despite its abandonment, Old Sarum Castle continued to hold a place of significance in the collective imagination of the people. This print, created in 1798, captures the romanticized vision of the castle that had taken hold in the popular consciousness. The castle's ruins, with their craggy walls and sweeping views of the plain, continue to draw visitors from around the world, who come to marvel at the enduring legacy of this ancient fortress by the gentle river.
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