Bridgnorth Castle
Bridgnorth Castle is a castle in the town of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England.
| Bridgnorth Castle | |
|---|---|
| Shropshire, England | |
| Bridgnorth castle ruins.jpg Bridgnorth Castle | |
| Type | Castle |
| In use | 1101-1647 |
| Current condition |
Ruined |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
Details
The castle was founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme. He tortured men and women and was even said to have gouged his godson's eyes out with his own fingernails.[1]
During the English Civil War, in 1646, Oliver Cromwell and his cavaliers attacked roundhead Bridgnorth. By the time the castle was in ruins, the entire town was on fire.[2] After a three-week siege, Cromwell was successful and he ordered that the castle be demolished in 1647.[3]
The castle leans at more of an angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa by 4 times.[4]
Bridgnorth Castle Media
Lavington's Hole
Ruins of the postern gate incorporated into the now demolished public house The Hole in The Wall, illustrated c. 1821
Related pages
References
- ↑ Kathleen Thompson, 'Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Bellême', Journal of Medieval History, Vol. 20 (1994), p. 133
- ↑ "AboutBridgnorth: Lavington's Hole". AboutBridgnorth. February 23, 2019.
- ↑ Bridgnorth Castle Archived 2018-09-30 at the Wayback Machine, ShropshireTourism.co.uk, accessed May 2010
- ↑ The Leaning Tower of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Time Team, episode aired 18 March 2001, accessed May 2010
Sources
- Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, The David & Charles Book of Castles, David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3