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Part Three: Richard, Duke of York and Ludlow Castle

When Edmund Mortimer, the 5th Earl of March died without an heir in 1425, the male line of the Mortimer’s came to an end. The heir to his estates, including Ludlow Castle was the son of his sister Anne and Richard of Conisborough, the Earl of Cambridge, a 14 year old boy also called Richard.… Read More Part Three: Richard, Duke of York and Ludlow Castle

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 JuliaLeave a comment

Part Two: Ludlow Castle and the Mortimer’s

Where we left off last time.. From it’s foundation in the late 11th century to the start of the 14th, Ludlow Castle was in the possession of the de Lacy family (mostly!) When Walter de Lacy died in 1241, the castle passed to his granddaughter Maud and her husband Geoffrey de Geneville who built the… Read More Part Two: Ludlow Castle and the Mortimer’s

July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 JuliaLeave a comment

Part One: The de Lacy family and Ludlow Castle

Introduction Ludlow Castle, positioned high above the River Teme in the Shropshire town of Ludlow is a fortress that has lived through key moments of English history. Begun after the Norman conquest of 1066, it’s walls remain much in tact and is a joy to explore. Ludlow is located off the A49, and is accessible… Read More Part One: The de Lacy family and Ludlow Castle

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