The bridge and moat were uncovered during excavation work in 1909. The position, name and heraldic shield for each of the carved beasts on the capitals of the bridge are marked on the front of the mount.
The description for this image is printed beneath the print as ' Hampton Court Palace, 1911. West Entrance Gateway, with Moat Bridge and "Kynge's Beestes'.
This is part of the Series: OWS01/10 Office of Works London Historic Prints; within the Collection: OWS01 Office of Works and Successors: Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Catford, J S
Tudor Bishops Palace, Tudor Royal Palace, Post Medieval Royal Palace, Bridge
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