Thorney Abbey Cambridgeshire

DESCRIPTION: This image is an antique engraving titled "Thorney Abbey, Cambridgeshire," depicting the Benedictine monastery church in Cambridgeshire, England. Artist and Publisher: The engraving was created by J. Smith based on a drawing by F. Nash, published in The Beauties of England & Wales in 1802.  Historical Subject: Thorney Abbey was founded in the 7th century, destroyed, and rebuilt in the 11th century. The print shows the South West view of the church with a graveyard in the foreground. As a historical document, this print is a remnant of 19th-century Norman revival architectural recording. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 11 x 17 CREATORS: J Smith after F Nash PUBLICATION: Beauties of England & Wales PUBLISHER: London: Vernor & Hood, Poultry DATE: 1802 COMMENTS: Good condition with marked crease running towards left edge and patina of ageing SUBJECT: Places PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.