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West Midlands Region

Bridgnorth Castle Ruins

West Midlands Region

Bridgnorth Castle Ruins

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Bridgnorth Castle Ruins

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

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December 9, 2020

Hiking

Bridgnorth Castle was founded in 1101-1102 by Robert de Belleme, Earl of Shrewsbury. It was a mighty fortress in its heyday but fell into a state of disrepair by 1281 and was nearly ruined by the time of Henry VIII's reign. In 1646, the castle was surrendered to Parliamentary troops following a three-week siege. The fortress was stripped and the walls were systematically mined and blown up. All that remains of the castle today is the severely listing tower keep. Bridgnorth Castle is a scheduled monument.

Piotr Stopaj 🧉

March 6, 2022

Road cycling

The castle was founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme the son of the French Earl, Roger de Montgomery, who succeeded his father to become the Earl of Shrewsbury, possibly on the site of a Saxon burh built in 912.

September 11, 2022

Hiking

Bridgnorth Castle was founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme, the son of the French Earl, Roger de Montgomery, who succeeded his father to become the Earl of Shrewsbury.

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Severn Valley & Dudmaston Estate loop from Bridgnorth

28.0km

07:23

260m

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bridgnorth Bridge – Bridgnorth Castle Ruins loop from Madeley

26.5km

06:59

230m

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(3)

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#3.

Bridgnorth Bridge – Bridgnorth Castle Ruins loop from Bridgnorth

4.62km

01:15

70m

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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