Holy Ghost Chapel Basingstoke Hampshire antique print 1847

Basingstoke is the largest town in Hampshire in south central England. It lies across a valley at the source of the River Loddon. During the Civil War, and the siege of Basing House between 1643 and 1645, the town played host to large numbers of Parliamentarians. During this time, St. Michael’s Church was damaged whilst being used as an explosive store and lead was stripped from the roof of the Chapel of the Holy Ghost, leading to its eventual ruin. Original copper-plate engraved print from ‘The Antiquities of England and Wales’ by Francis Grose, dated in the plate 10th. September 1783. Paper size approx. 11 x 7.5 inches. Excellent condition. A rare item. Note: shadow does not appear on the original!