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Dayout in the Marches Capital Ludlow

A visit to Ludlow gives you a glimpse into the area back to the 14th Century. The castle was the headquarters for the Council of the Marches, which governed Wales and the borders until 1689.

The area between England and Wales is known as ‘The Marches ‘ The term "March" is derived from the Anglo-Saxon "mearc," which means "boundary." It is sandwiched between the Welsh Mountains and the English main rivers. It has been an area of contention for many centuries. There are Welsh town names and cultural influences on the English side of the border with the opposite in Wales.

Ludlow and the castle became the headquarters of the Council of the Marches, which governed Wales and the border counties until 1689.

This in its self attracted many other professions such as lawyers, bankers, clerks etc
Ludlow became a significant town and by 1377 it was placed thirty-third in the list of English towns.

Now it is a peaceful town of meandering streets with a mass of history in its building displayed at every corner. It is a small town but with a historic past.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Suburb Location - Beautiful scenery
Cons:The castle is a ruin
In a nutshell:Well worth a days visit

Last visit to Ludlow: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Aug 29, 2005
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Reviews (7)

Good British Food Restaurants (1)

The interior was 'Olde Worlde' but nicely laid out. Restaurant is upstairs. The meals are plain but plentiful and the... more travel advice

St Laurences Church Things to Do (6)

The church is again centrally located in Ludlow. We found it via a narrow street in the center of Ludlow. It is a... more travel advice

FJ Bodenham Ltd Things to Do (6)

This shop has been trading in this building for 140 years, but the building is over 600 years old. The shop sells... more travel advice

WAlk along the River Teme Things to Do (6)

From the castle you can see the River Teme running below the castle walls more travel advice

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amandajayne81 Jun 25, 2008 at 1:00 AM

Looks like a great place.
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aaaarrgh Jan 14, 2006 at 6:22 AM

Haha, why are people so hard on Ludlow Castle?! A useful set of tips here.