This curious set of holes and tunnels were dug into the soft sandstone during the Civil War in the 17th century when Bridgnorth was under siege by parliamentary forces. Having gained no ground during three weeks of fighting, the Parliamentarians dug the tunnels under St Mary's Church to blow up the Royalists supply of gunpowder which they stored there.

Sasha Taylor

September 11, 2022

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Lavington's Hole is a Civil War-aged tunnel in the town of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Several caves known as the Hermitage Caves also exist near the tunnel, dug out during the Saxon …

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3. Bridgnorth Town Hall – Bridgnorth Bridge loop from Bridgnorth

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Location: Bridgnorth, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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