Shrewsbury Castle, Medieval castle in Shrewsbury, England
The red sandstone fortress stands on a hill near the River Severn, featuring remaining walls and a gateway from its original Norman construction.
Roger de Montgomery established the castle in 1070 as a defensive structure, which King Stephen captured during a siege in 1138.
The Shropshire Regimental Museum inside the castle displays military collections documenting the history of local military units through centuries.
The castle opens daily for visitors to explore the military exhibits, architectural elements, and learn about medieval defensive structures.
Archaeological excavations in 2019 uncovered the original castle ditch and evidence of medieval feasting activities beneath the current structure.
Location: Shrewsbury
Inception: 1070
Website: http://shrewsburymuseum.org.uk/visit-shrewsbury/shrewsbury-castle
GPS coordinates: 52.71070,-2.74942
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
Shrewsbury Hoard
87 m
Shrewsbury Library
96 m
Shrewsbury Castle
30 m
Former Church of St Nicholas
98 m
Granada
129 m
Laura's Tower
20 m
Library, Former Blower's Repository
102 m
Council House Gatehouse And Gateway
104 m
Statue of Charles Darwin in Front of Library
98 m
Lucroft Hotel
77 m
Gatehouse And Perimeter Wall To Former Hmp Shrewsbury
142 m
The Castle Vaults Public House
86 m
The Bull's Head Public House (14)
92 m
2 And 3, School Gardens
131 m
16 And 17, Castle Street
159 m
Castle Gates House
76 m
1 and 2, Castle Gates
97 m
St Mary's Water Gate
149 m
Wall To The Old School House
115 m
The Old School House, School Gardens
125 m
3 and 4, Castle Gates
99 m
1 School Gardens
117 m
13, Castle Gates
97 m
Telephone Kiosk Approximately 3 Metres North East Of Number 22 (Number 22 Not Included)
105 m
Nos. 25 And 26 Castle Street And Attached Railings
121 m
Building adjacent to The Old School House
135 m
School Chambers
144 m
Retaining Wall And Railings To Castle Gardens
72 mReviews
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