1973
SO5174 : Ludlow from Whitcliffe Wood
taken 52 years ago, near to Ludlow, Shropshire, England
Ludlow from Whitcliffe Wood
Prominent is St Laurence's Church, in front of it are the ruins of Ludlow Castle. The skyline is formed by the Clee hills.
Ludlow
Ludlow is a small town in South Shropshire. It is situated on a small hill on the eastern bank of a bend in the River Teme. The town has a long history dating back to Norman times and has nearly 500 listed buildings Link
, including a castle and one of the largest parish churches in the country. The old town was a 13th century planned grid iron town surrounded by a wall, with seven gates (only one remains). There are many examples of Tudor, Elizabethan and Georgian buildings. Today Ludlow is a thriving Market town with a healthy tourist trade. Described as "The most perfect town in England" - John Betjeman
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- Grid Square
- SO5174, 2781 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Martin Tester (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 29 May, 1973 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 9 April, 2024
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SO 511 747 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:22.0895N 2:43.1330W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)