2023

SO7192 : The ruined Great Tower of Bridgnorth Castle

taken 1 year ago, near to Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England

The ruined Great Tower of Bridgnorth Castle
The ruined Great Tower of Bridgnorth Castle
Constructed by Robert de Belleme in 1101, ruined in the Civil War in 1646.
Behind the castle is the dome of St. Mary's Church, built in the classic style of the late 18th century, and designed by Thomas Telford.
The gravestones are at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites Burial ground, Crematorium Primary Subject: Castle other tags: Castle (Ruin) Graveyard Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Bridgnorth Castle [189] · Church at Bridgnorth [123] · Civil War in 1646 [22] Title Clusters: · The ruined Great Tower of Bridgnorth Castle [2] ·
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Photographer
Mat Fascione   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 29 January, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 7165 9278 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:31.9285N 2:25.1612W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 7166 9280
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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