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This view was probably made from the grounds of Vernon House, a property belonging to Lord Vernon on the banks of the River Neath at Briton Ferry. The hill on the right of the scene was the site of an iron age hill fort, now obscured by the Briton Ferry motorway bridge and the M4.
Title
The Mouth of the Neath River from Briton Ferry Grounds, the Seat of the Earl of Jersey
Date
1820
Medium
oil on board
Measurements
H 20 x W 29.5 cm
Accession number
4488782
Acquisition method
purchased at Sotheby's, 2007
Work type
Painting