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Top 8 Interesting Facts About Ludlow Castle

It was one of the first Castles in England constructed in stone, and in this post, you'll discover the top 8 facts about Ludlow Castle. Interesting facts about Ludlow Castle 1. The castle was founded in the 11th century Ludlow Castle was founded by Walter de Lacy, a Norman nobleman who joined William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The castle was part of a larger program to build castles near the border with Wales in the west of England. It's believed the construction of the castle started around 1075 by Walter de Lacy and was continued by his son Roger de Lacy. It was completed by the year 1115 and was one of the first stone castles to have been built in England. The Castle / Wiki Commons 2. It originally had a different name After the Norman Conquest of England, FitzOsbern was made the Earl of Hereford. Walter de Lacy was the second in command of the earl and given up to 163 manors, 91 of which were in Herefordshire alone. Walter decided to build the castle in a strategic location on top of a little rocky hill overlooking the Teme River. One of the most fascinating facts about Ludlow Castle is that it was originally referred to as "Dinham Castle" before the name of the town was changed to Ludlow. Ludlow Castle and Teme River / Source 3. The Great Tower was built in the 12th century One of the first additions to the castle was the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene which as built between 1090 and 1120. Read the full article