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Cotton MS Augustus I.ii f.6, Plan of Tynemouth Abbey, 1580s (ink & tempera on parchment)

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BL5894237
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Cotton MS Augustus I.ii f.6, Plan of Tynemouth Abbey, 1580s (ink & tempera on parchment)
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English School, (16th century) / English
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British Library, London, UK
Medium
ink and tempera on parchment
Date
1580 AD - 1589 AD (C16th AD)
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This is a plan of fortifications at Tynemouth. It shows the internal structures of the fort, noting the function of each; stables, constable’s lodgings and gate house are marked. The town itself is shown in relation to the fort as a generic group of buildings, revealing that the defence fortifications are the primary concern of the draughtsman. This plan dates from 1580’s, a time of unease in England about the possibility of a Spanish invasion. The Anglo-Spanish relationship had been in steady decline since the accession of the protestant Elizabeth I. Raids on transatlantic shipping by English seamen such as Francis Drake and England’s support of the Protestant rebellion in the Spanish ruled Netherlands made matters worse and war broke out in 1585, culminating in the events of the Spanish Armada.

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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abbey / fortress / coast / sea / fort / fortress / town / map / plan
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