The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland
Comprising Specimens of Architecture and Sculpture, and Other Vestiges of Former Ages, Accompanied by Descriptions

Published in two volumes in 1814–17, this work illuminates Border history through description and illustration of architecture and artefacts.

Walter Scott (Author)

9781108046251, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 June 2012

602 pages, 93 b/w illus.
29.7 x 21 x 3.1 cm, 1.42 kg

The work of the poet and novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) frequently reflected his interest in Scottish history, and he is regarded as having written some of the most influential historical fiction of the nineteenth century. His literary works include the poem The Lady of the Lake and the novels Waverley and Ivanhoe. Originally published in two volumes in 1814–17, this one-volume reissue is a work of non-fiction that illuminates Border history as revealed through architecture and artefacts. Scott was not the sole author, but his substantial introduction sets the historical scene for the entries on various castles, churches and other historic structures on both sides of the border. Illustrative extracts of his poetry are also included, along with many detailed engravings of the evocative scenes and buildings described.

Volume 1: Introduction
Morpeth Castle
Castle at Newcastle
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Hermitage
Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Castle
Lanercost Priory
Bothwell Castle, Northumberland
Bamborough Castle
Wetherall Priory
Tynemouth Priory
Jedburgh Abbey
Newark Castle
Bothwell Castle, Clydesdale
Mitford Castle and Church
Holyrood Abbey
Naworth Castle
Prudhoe Castle
Kelso Abbey
Melrose Abbey
Hales Castle
Yanwath Hall
Branksome Castle
The Tower of Goldieland
Dunbar Castle
Hexham Abbey
Thirlwall Castle
Bywell Castle
Scaleby Castle
Aspatria Church
Wark Castle
Hawthornden
Monument at Bew Castle. Volume 2: Lindisfarne Abbey and Holy Island Castle
Smallholm Tower
Elibank Tower
Hermitage Castle
Percy's Cross
Dunfermling or Dunfermline Abbey
Stirling Castle
Abbey of Newminster
Traquair Castle
St Constantine's Cells
Dilston Castle
Garvald Tower
Hawick
Gilnockie Tower
Canoby Bridge
The Steel Hand and Arm, and the Horn of Carslogie
The Pennon of Sir Henry Percy, and the Banner of the Earl of Douglas
Appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]