Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle has been mentioned in passing, but after going there, needs further attention I think.

The castle was built between 1086 and 1094 and added to over the centuries. It is built on a steep rock face with the River Teme running around 2 sides. It's surrounded by a dry moat filled with brambles, thorny bushes and very sharp stakes making it difficult for enemies to cross.
As well as the Great Hall and the Gatehouse, being the more important buildings, still standing proud,

The Great Hall

View from the Gate House

Ludlow also had its own Chapel. Built in the 1100's the unusual round nave is all that remains, but remains quite beautiful inside. In 1580 a first floor was inserted into the nave. This allowed the more important residents to worship in the same chapel without having to mix with the lower orders on the ground floor.

The Chapel remains

Ahhh...the class system is alive and well!
History....it's a wonderful thing. the people that passed through this gate over time. Edward II, Prince Arthur and his bride Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII no doubt, Price Edward and Prince Richard known as "the little princes in the tower" subsequently imprisoned and murdered, among just a few.

The Main Gate

Who would have guessed they played basketball back then

The grounds are plentiful and to think that a very young Catherine of Aragon would have looked out her window to see views not much different from these.