Collection of Bryan H SJ O'Neill, FSA on castles

This material is held atSociety of Antiquaries of London

Scope and Content

Collections of Bryan Hugh St John O'Neill, FSA (d. 1954), Chief Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Wales, relating to castles, mainly medieval and mostly in Great Britain, but including foreign material; compiled c. 1936-51. Mainly notes from MS and printed sources on the history of building of castles, costs of garrisons, repairs, etc. Illustrated with drawings, some in situ, photographs, plans and related printed material. Many letters inserted.

Access Information

open for consultation

Acquisition Information

Part of the bequest by the compiler. A.J., 35 (1955), 230, 285-6 (obituary).

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