Saint George des Latins
Scope and Contents
207 x 156 mm. A view showing part of a ruined church, possibly that mentioned by Di Cesnola: 'South-east of the town [Kyrenia], about an hour's ride from it, and midway up the mountains, stands an imposing Medieval ruin, called 'Lapais'. It was an abbey, built by King Hugh III, and belonged to the Latin Church, but was destroyed by the Turks when they captured the fortress of Cerynia' (Cesnola 1877, p. 237).
Creator
- From the Fonds: Cobham, Claude Delaval, 1842 - 1915 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.
Bibliography
General
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Finding aid date
2003-05-20 17:01:15+00:00
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