Governor's House, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
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N 52° 31.998 W 002° 25.123
30U E 539429 N 5820514
Governor's House, Bridgnorth
Waymark Code: WMVA5X
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/22/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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From the plaque:- Governor's House 1633
The former residence of the Castle Governor originally stood within the outer bailey of Bridgnorth Castle. One of only a few substantial dwellings in the Castle precincts, King Charles I came here in 1642 and 1645 when it was a Royalist Garrison for Shropshire.

A grade 2 listed building.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1633

Architectural Period/Style: 17th century

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Castle Governor's residence


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Visited by King Charles I in 1642 and 1645


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Grade 2

Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Private

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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