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Lavington's Hole

Lavington's Hole

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Lavington's Hole

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

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Amy

December 9, 2020

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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 …

Clive G

June 24, 2026

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If you see the castle ruins, you also need to see Lavington's Hole, where Cromwell's troops piled gunpowder and threatened to destroy the town above - forcing it's surrender.

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

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