Tattershall Castle Lincolnshire. A Historical and Descriptive Survey

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Title: Tattershall Castle Lincolnshire. A Historical and Descriptive Survey 
Summary: Tattershall Castle is one of England’s finest surviving medieval brick castles, dominated by its 15th-century Great Tower built by Ralph Cromwell between about 1434 and 1447 as a display of wealth, status, and political power. The castle became a landmark of late medieval architecture and influenced later English great houses and palaces. 
The castle fell into decline after the 17th century and became a romantic ruin. By 1910 it faced a crisis when important architectural features, including its famous Gothic fireplaces, were removed and sold. George Curzon intervened in 1911, purchasing the castle and recovering the fireplaces before they could be permanently lost. His restoration campaign not only saved the building but also helped stimulate public support for stronger heritage protection in Britain. After his death in 1925, the castle passed to the National Trust. 
In 1929, Curzon’s research and notes were published as Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire: A Historical & Descriptive Survey, completed and edited by Henry Avray Tipping after Curzon’s death. The book provides a detailed study of the castle’s history, architecture, ownership, and restoration, combining historical scholarship with architectural description. Tipping, a leading authority on English country houses and gardens, ensured the publication became a standard reference on the castle. 
Author: Marquis Curzon of Kedleston and H. Avray Tipping
Publisher: Jonathan Cape. London
Year Published: 1929
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 
Dimensions: 28.5cm x 22.5cm 
Notes: From the library of J.C.C. of Dunholme
SKU: VSS / 268 / H / 7419 / 5700
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Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, foxing to text block edge
Binding: Intact
Pages: 224 pages
 
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