Bridgnorth Castle | |
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Shropshire, England | |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
In use | 1101-1647 |
Bridgnorth Castle is a castle in the town of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England.
The castle was founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme. He tortured men and women and was even said to have gouged his godson's eyes out with his own fingernails.[1]
During the English Civil War, in 1646, Oliver Cromwell and his cavaliers attacked roundhead Bridgnorth. By the time the castle was in ruins, the entire town was on fire.[2] After a three-week siege, Cromwell was successful and he ordered that the castle be demolished in 1647.[3]
The castle leans at more of an angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa by 4 times.[4]