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Bridgnorth Castle

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Shropshire (13 castles) 

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Built overlooking the River Severn. Not much to see but as it's free that's not much a of a problem. How about visiting the Severn Valley Railway at the same time.

 Location52.5314,-2.4186 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps
 County

Shropshire (13 castles) 

 Categories

Stone

 Remains

Small amount survives

 Access

At any reasonable time

 Comments

Built overlooking the River Severn. Not much to see but as it's free that's not much a of a problem. How about visiting the Severn Valley Railway at the same time.

 Location
52.5314,-2.4186
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ridgnorth Castle is located on a cliff by the side of the River Severn. In 1102 the castle belonged to Robert Belleme, Earl of Shrewsbury a powerful Norman baron. Henry brought several charges against Robert in an attempt to bring the baron under control and confiscated his castles including Brignorth and Arundel. The castle was also surrendered to Henry II in 1155. There are records of building work at the castle between 1166 and 1174 during the reign of King Henry II and also in 1211 in the reign of King John. Not much of the square keep remains. What is left is leaning at a very odd angle.

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912

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Towns fortified at Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth

Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, built a burh first at Shrewsbury and then at Bridgnorth.The defences were needed to protect the people from the Danes. ¹

1102

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Henry captures castle at Bridgnorth

The castle at Bridgnorth was surrendered to King Henry I. ¹

1155

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Henry takes Scarborough Castle and Bridgnorth

As part of his attempt to subdue the Barons who had become too powerful during the civil war, Henry took the castle at Scarborough from William of Aumale and Bridgnorth from Hugh Mortimer. ¹

1155

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Bridgnorth castle surrendered to Henry

King Henry II captured the castle at Bridgnorth from Hugh de Mortimer who had taken possession of the fortress during the reign of King Stephen. ¹

1166

(to 1174)

Building work at Bridgnorth Castle

Work on the tower at the castle of Bridgnorth progressed between 1166 and 1174. ¹

1211

(to 1212)

Barbican built at Bridgnorth Castle

Work was carried out on the outer defences at Bridgnorth. ¹

1265

Summer

Armies march

Simon's son was sent to London to raise money and troops. He diverted back through Winchester which was loyal to the king and then moved through Oxford and Northampton. Edward (I) moved from Worcester to Bridgnorth destroying bridges and means of allowing Simon who was on the Welsh side of the Avon from crossing back. The people of Bristol, friendly to Simon's cause sent ships to Newport to help Simon cross, but they were intercepted and destroyed by Edward. ¹

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Selection of references used:

  • 1. R. W. Chambers, M.A., D.Lit., England Before the Norman Conquest, 1926
  • 2. Derek Renn, Norman Castles, 1968
  • 3. M.T.Clanchy, England and its Rulers
  • 4. Elizabeth Luckock and Caroline Gundy, Simon de Montfort, 1969, ISBN:08-008236-6

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