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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

The Tombs of the Generals, on Cathcart's Hill

1855

Albumen print | 24.9 x 34.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2500510

Photograph of the graves of Brigadier-General Strangways, Brigadier-General Goldie and General Cathcart on Cathcart's Hill. The graves are arranged in a group and have small engraved headstones. A soldier stands to the right holding a long stick. There is a flagpole on the ridge behind him to the right. Cathcart's Hill, named after the grave of General Cathcart, was the main cemetery for British soldiers killed during the Crimean War. It was also used as an observation point as from it commanders could view the progress of the Siege of Sevastopol.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 24.9 x 34.7 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Tombs of the Generals on Cathcart Hill

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Ukraine
          • Crimea
            • Sevastopol [Crimea]
              • Cathcarts Hill [Sevastopol]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Town planning, landscapes and gardens
        • Cemeteries
    • People
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)