Ludlow Castle
medieval fortification in Shropshire, England, UK
Ludlow Castle is a castle in Ludlow, England that was very important during the Middle Ages because of its position on the border between England and Wales.
Ludlow Castle | |
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Ludlow in Shropshire, England | |
Coordinates | 52°22′02″N 2°43′23″W / 52.3672°N 2.7230°W |
Grid reference | grid reference SO5086874594 |
Site information | |
Owner | The Earl of Powis and the Trustees of the Powis Estate |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Built | 1066–85 |
Built by | Walter de Lacy |
Materials | Siltstone and red sandstone |
Events | The Anarchy, the Second Barons' War, the Wars of the Roses, the English Civil War |
Among those who lived at the castle were Prince Arthur, the son of King Henry VII of England, and Prince Edward, the future King Edward V of England.
Most of the castle is ruined, but visitors are allowed.