Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England. During the civil war of the 12th century the castle changed hands several times between the de Lacys and rival claimants, and was further fortified with a Great Tower and a large outer bailey. In the mid-13th century, Ludlow was passed on to Geoffrey de Geneville, who rebuilt part of the inner bailey, and the castle played a part in the Second Barons' War. Roger Mortimer acquired the castle in 1301, further extending the internal complex of buildings. Richard, Duke of York, inherited the castle in 1425, and it became an important symbol of Yorkist authority during the Wars of the Roses. When Richard's son, Edward IV, seized the throne in 1461 it passed into the ownership of the Crown. Ludlow Castle was chosen as the seat of the Council in the Marches of Wales, effectively acting as the capital of Wales, and it was extensively renovated throughout the 16th century. By the 17th century the castle was luxuriously appointed, hosting cultural events such as the first performance of John Milton's masque Comus. Ludlow Castle was held by the Royalists during the English Civil War of the 1640s, until it was besieged and taken by a Parliamentarian army in 1646. The contents of the castle were sold off and a garrison was retained there for much of the interregnum.

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East facade. The Great Tower/Gatehouse Keep. Ludlow Castle 5
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East facade. The Great Tower/Gatehouse Keep. Ludlow Castle 5

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Entrance. Great Keep. Ludlow Castle 11
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The Great Tower, constructed in the mid-12th century (centre), and the late-12th century entrance to the inner bailey (right). Ludlow Castle 13
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The Great Tower, constructed in the mid-12th century (centre), and the late-12th century entrance to the inner bailey (right). Ludlow Castle 13

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Coat of arms. Entrance. Ludlow Castle 15
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Coat of arms. Entrance. Ludlow Castle 15

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The Elizabethan Judges' Lodgings and Norman Great Tower. Ludlow Castle 16
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The Elizabethan Judges' Lodgings and Norman Great Tower. Ludlow Castle 16

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View of the rear gatehouse complex at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 17
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View of the rear gatehouse complex at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 17

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View of the rear gatehouse complex at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 18
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View of the rear gatehouse complex at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 18

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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 22
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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 22

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From the top of Ludlow Castle looking over the interior to the rest of the ruins. In the background the river Teme partially flooded after storm Angus. Ludlow Castle 23
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From the top of Ludlow Castle looking over the interior to the rest of the ruins. In the background the river Teme partially flooded after storm Angus. Ludlow Castle 23

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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 24
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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 24

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13th-century Solar block (left) and Great Hall (right), in front of the North-West Tower. Ludlow Castle 25
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13th-century Solar block (left) and Great Hall (right), in front of the North-West Tower. Ludlow Castle 25

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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 26
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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 26

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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 27
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The North Range and Round Chapel at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 27

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Round Norman Chapel in the castle's inner bailey. Ludlow Castle 28
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Round Norman Chapel in the castle's inner bailey. Ludlow Castle 28

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Round Norman Chapel in the castle's inner bailey. Ludlow Castle 29
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Round Norman Chapel in the castle's inner bailey. Ludlow Castle 29

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The Round Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 30
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The Round Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 30

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The chapel of St Mary Magdalene, showing the two levels of stonework and surviving plasterwork. Ludlow Castle 31
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The chapel of St Mary Magdalene, showing the two levels of stonework and surviving plasterwork. Ludlow Castle 31

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The entrance. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 37
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The entrance. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 37

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Entrance. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 38
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Entrance. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 38

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The interior, with arcaded bays. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 39
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The interior, with arcaded bays. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 39

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Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 40
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Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 40

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Carved corbel head. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 41
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Carved corbel head. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. Ludlow Castle 41

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Interior of the Great Chamber block. Ludlow Castle 45
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Interior of the Great Chamber block. Ludlow Castle 45

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Interior view of Ludlow's Great Keep. Ludlow Castle 46
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Interior view of Ludlow's Great Keep. Ludlow Castle 46

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Interior view of Ludlow's Great Keep. Ludlow Castle 47
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Interior view of Ludlow's Great Keep. Ludlow Castle 47

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View over Ludlow from the Great Tower of Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 51
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View over Ludlow from the Great Tower of Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 51

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The View over the Outer Bailey. Ludlow Castle 54
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The View over the Outer Bailey. Ludlow Castle 54

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View of Mortimer's Tower, the River Teme, and Dinham Bridge from the Great Tower at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 60
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View of Mortimer's Tower, the River Teme, and Dinham Bridge from the Great Tower at Ludlow Castle. Ludlow Castle 60

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Mortimer's Tower with the towers of the inner bailey in the distance. Ludlow Castle 62
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Mortimer's Tower with the towers of the inner bailey in the distance. Ludlow Castle 62

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Mortimer's Tower. Ludlow Castle 63
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Mortimer's Tower. Ludlow Castle 63

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Ludlow Castle from the south-east. Ludlow Castle 64
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Ludlow Castle from the south-east. Ludlow Castle 64

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Ludlow Castle from the south-east. Ludlow Castle 65
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Ludlow Castle from Whitcliffe. Ludlow Castle 68
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Ludlow Castle Map with our Walking Route. Ludlow Castle 87
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Ludlow Castle Map with our Walking Route. Ludlow Castle 87

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Map. Ludlow Castle 88
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Plan of Ludlow Castle; locations: A – inner bailey; B – ditch; C – Castle House; D – Mortimer's Tower; E – St Peter's chapel; F – outer bailey; G – porter's lodge, prison and stable; H – entrance. Ludlow Castle 89
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Plan of Ludlow Castle; locations: A – inner bailey; B – ditch; C – Castle House; D – Mortimer's Tower; E – St Peter's chapel; F – outer bailey; G – porter's lodge, prison and stable; H – entrance. Ludlow Castle 89

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The inner bailey; locations: A – Garderobe Tower; B – North-West Tower; C – Solar block; D – Great Hall; E – Great Chamber block; F – Tudor Lodgings and North-East Tower; G – Great Kitchen and pantry; H – well; I – Chapel of St Mary Magdalene; J – West Tower; K – South-West Tower; L – Great Tower; M – ditch and bridge; N – Judges's Lodgings. Period: black – 11th/12th century; purple – 12th century; blue – 13th century; yellow – 14th century; orange- 15th century; red – 16th century; light purple – 17th century; shading shows destroyed buildings. Ludlow Castle 90
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The inner bailey; locations: A – Garderobe Tower; B – North-West Tower; C – Solar block; D – Great Hall; E – Great Chamber block; F – Tudor Lodgings and North-East Tower; G – Great Kitchen and pantry; H – well; I – Chapel of St Mary Magdalene; J – West Tower; K – South-West Tower; L – Great Tower; M – ditch and bridge; N – Judges's Lodgings. Period: black – 11th/12th century; purple – 12th century; blue – 13th century; yellow – 14th century; orange- 15th century; red – 16th century; light purple – 17th century; shading shows destroyed buildings. Ludlow Castle 90

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