John Preston Neale. Mulgrave castle. ENGLAND. ~1819 - 1825.Print from steel engraving titled „Mulgrave castle, general view Yorkshire“.Drawn by John Preston Neale.Engraved by J. C. Varrall.Notes: Published in one of the 6 volumes of books „Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland“.John Preston Neale (1780–1847) was an English architectural and landscape draughtsman. Much of his work was drawn, although he produced the occasional watercolour or oil painting. His drawings were used on a regular basis by engravers. A major work, the Views of the seats, Mansions, Castles, etc. of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland was published in 6 volumes between 1819-23. Guildford Castle is in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is thought to have been built shortly after the 1066 invasion of England by William the Conqueror.Mulgrave Castle the 19th century "Handbook for Travellers in Yorkshire and for Residents in the County" recounts that the ancient castle was built by Wada, ruler of Hälsingland. Leland in his "Itineraries", circa 1545, refers to several local legends supposing Wada to have been a giant who built many castles and roads in Yorkshire.Approx. image size 12, 1 x 8, 2/22 x 14, 5 cm.

Condition: medium.