Shrewsbury Castle

Shrewsbury Castle is a fortress built from red sandstone, perched on a hill above the River Severn with its design rooted in Norman construction. Remaining walls and a gateway from the original structure still stand today, showing how the medieval building was laid out.

Roger de Montgomery founded the fortress in 1070 as a defensive stronghold following the Norman conquest of England. King Stephen captured it during a siege in 1138, demonstrating its importance as a strategic location for controlling the region.

Inside, the Shropshire Regimental Museum displays uniforms, weapons, and personal items belonging to soldiers from different periods. The collection tells the story of how local military units were shaped by regional history and conflicts.

The site opens daily for visitors to walk around the fortifications and view displays about medieval military design and local history. The location sits on a hill with established pathways, though the ground is uneven, so sturdy shoes are worth wearing.

Archaeological excavations in 2019 uncovered the original moat and remains of medieval feasts beneath the ground. These discoveries reveal the fortress served not only as a military post but also as a gathering place for important social events of the local nobility.