Bishop's Castle
Introduction
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Bishop's Castle
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 22 Mar 2008
In Norman times the Bishops of Hereford were charged with the task of defending the Welsh Marches and a castle was built here along with a number of other towns in the border area; the name 'Bishop's Castle' has stuck. The town hall dominates the top of the High Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.492985
Longitude
-2.997968