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Photographic Print : Basset Memorial, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Basset Memorial, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 90 foot high granite monument was erected in 1836 in memory of Francis Basset of Tehidy. He received his peerage as Baron de Dunstanville in 1780 for marching his miners to Plymouth where they made the marine fortifications safe during the French and Spanish Armada of 1779. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : ILLcb.15
Media ID 14741402
© From the collection of the RIC
Ancient Sites Archaeological Sites Geology Hills Mining Landscape Rocks Tors
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring the historic Basset Memorial at Carn Brea in Illogan, Cornwall. Captured in the early 1900s from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives, this stunning image showcases the 90-foot granite monument erected in 1836 in memory of Francis Basset, Baron de Dunstanville. His soldiers had marched from the mines of Cornwall to Plymouth during the Napoleonic Wars in a show of loyalty and dedication. Bring the rich history of Cornwall into your home with this beautiful, museum-quality print.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the Basset Memorial, a magnificent granite monument standing tall at 90 feet in Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Taken in the early 1900s and part of the esteemed A. K. Hamilton Jenkin collection, this image transports us back to a time when history and nature converged. The memorial was erected in 1836 as a tribute to Francis Basset of Tehidy, an extraordinary individual who received his peerage as Baron de Dunstanville for his heroic actions during the French and Spanish Armada of 1779. In recognition of his bravery, he led his miners from Cornwall all the way to Plymouth to fortify marine defenses against potential invasions. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded not only of the monumental structure itself but also its surroundings. The rugged hills and tors that dominate the landscape speak volumes about Cornwall's rich geology and mining heritage. This region has long been renowned for its ancient sites and archaeological wonders. While the photographer remains unknown, their skillful composition captures both the grandeur of the memorial and its harmonious integration with nature. With every glance at this remarkable print from Royal Cornwall Museum's archives, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous chapter in Cornish history - one where courage met determination amidst stunning geological formations.
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