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Ludlow castle
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(Shropshire), standing on a cliff above the river Teme, has long been regarded as a romantic and picturesque ruin, attractive to artists and writers. Founded soon after the Conquest by the de Lacy family as a strong point in the turbulent march area, the castle and town remained important throughout the Middle Ages. In 1473, when Edward IV sent his son to Ludlow, the castle became the headquarters of the nascent Council of the Marches, which between 1534 and 1641 was the focus of government for the Welsh border.
Subjects: History — Regional and National History
