Two views of Castle Street 2 - Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
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Two views of Castle Street 2 - Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Image: © Martin Richard Phelan Taken: 10 Apr 2013
The castle was built by Norman bishops of Hereford, as Marcher Lords responsible for the defence of the borderlands between England and Wales. By the end of the Civil War the castle was a ruin and this area is virtually all that remains. Buildings along Castle Street and Church Street are thought to be on the site of the outer boundary of the castle. Narrow streets are one of the features of the town which was established by the first half of the 12th century. This view was taken looking southwards at the lower end of Castle Street, overlooking its junction with the Kerry Ridgeway. The blue sign reads 'TOWN CENTRE - BISHOPSMOAT - MAINSTONE'. The street nameplate reads 'WELSH STREET'. Time taken 12.24 pm BST (British Summer Time). Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.494861
Longitude
-2.999483