| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Alexander Hogg |
| Published | Act of Parliament by Alex Hogg No16 Paternoster Row |
| Dimensions | Image 153 x 197 mm Plate 224 x 165 mm Sheet 243 x 183 mm |
| Notes |
A depiction of the floor plan of Kirkstall Abbey in West Yorkshire. Showing the church, the quadrangle, the cloister, the chapter house, the refectory, Kitchen and offices along the bottom, remains of abbot's lodgings partially visible on the right side. Founded in 1152 originally a Cistercian monastery was part of King Henry VIII dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. In 1542 it was handed to Thomas Cranmer until his execution in 1556 in Oxford when it was returned to the crown. Kirkstall Abbey attracted attention from artists such as J.M.W. Turner on his first tour of Yorkshire in 1797 and today it remains as grade 1 listed ruins. Alexander Hogg of Paternoster Row London was a successful publisher in 18th Century London. His work included geographical and historical publications. florished circa 1780 Condition: trimmed to plat mark on the left and bottom margins. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £10.00 On sale: £8.00 |
| Stock ID | 38739 |