Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Castle is one of the more complete of England's many ruined fortresses, having survived the Civil War in better shape than most.
The structure is an extensive complex, with parts dating back as far as the 12th century though most of the present castle is of 14th or 15th century date.
The Castle is famous as the site of a pivotal moment in English history in 1502, the premature death of Prince Arthur, first son of Henry VII and heir to the Tudor throne. Arthur stayed at the castle during his honeymoon with his queen, Katherine of Aragon, but died shortly afterwards having suffered from pneumonia. Had Arthur survived his younger brother wouldn't have become Henry VIII, and we may never have experienced the Reformation.
Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Castle is one of the more complete of England's many ruined fortresses, having survived the Civil War in better shape than most.
The structure is an extensive complex, with parts dating back as far as the 12th century though most of the present castle is of 14th or 15th century date.
The Castle is famous as the site of a pivotal moment in English history in 1502, the premature death of Prince Arthur, first son of Henry VII and heir to the Tudor throne. Arthur stayed at the castle during his honeymoon with his queen, Katherine of Aragon, but died shortly afterwards having suffered from pneumonia. Had Arthur survived his younger brother wouldn't have become Henry VIII, and we may never have experienced the Reformation.