5315 x 3543 px | 45 x 30 cm | 17,7 x 11,8 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
aprile 2010
Ubicazione:
Ludlow Shropshire England UK
Altre informazioni:
Ludlow Castle was originally a Norman Fortress and was extended over time to become a fortified Royal Palace. It has ensured Ludlow's place in English history - originally built to stop the Welsh invading England, passing through generations of the de Lacy and Mortimer families to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. It became Crown property in 1461 and remained a royal castle for the next 350 years, during which time the Council of the Marches was formed with responsibility for the Government of Wales and the border counties. Abandoned in 1689 the castle quickly fell into ruin, described as 'the very perfection of decay' by Daniel Defoe. Since 1811 the castle has been owned by the Earls of Powis, who have preserved and restored it, and allowed this magnificent historical monument to be open to the public. Today the Castle is the home to Ludlow's major festivals throughout the year.
