Enmore Castle in Somersetshire the Seat of the Earl of Egmont
Information
Title
Enmore Castle in Somersetshire the Seat of the Earl of Egmont
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/4841-1001/20
Author or creator
Watts; William (1752-1851); engraver
Date
c.1779
Scope & content
Black and white engraved plate depicting Enmore Castle in Somerset, now partially demolished. The engraving depicts the castle, drawbridge, moat and chapel, with two figures standing on the lawn outside the castle. The book plate bears the imprints 'Publish'd as the Act directs June 1st. 1783 by W.Watts, Chelsea', 'Honble. C. G. Perceval, delin' and 'W. Watts, Sculp'. From the book 'The seats of the nobility and gentry' by William Watts