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To clarify the subject of Thomas Cooke's 1785 painting and assert its identification as Abergavenny Castle.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Abergavenny Castle: a reinterpretation of Thomas Cooke's painting 'The Castle and Mount', Caerleon, 1785

To clarify the subject of Thomas Cooke's 1785 painting and assert its identification as Abergavenny Castle.
Art historical analysis of Thomas Cooke's painting.
Comparison with known locations and historical records.
Reevaluation of previously accepted identification with Caerleon.
Establishment of Abergavenny Castle as the correct subject.
Correction of misconceptions regarding Caerleon as the depicted castle.
Contribution to the understanding of historical representations in art.

Now recognized as a depiction of Abergavenny, not Caerleon Castle.

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