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Wigmore Castle is a ruined castle about 1 km (0.62 mi) from the village of Wigmore in the northwest region of Herefordshire, England. History. Wigmore Castle was founded after the Norman Conquest, probably c.1070, by William FitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford and a close associate of William the Conqueror.
History of Wigmore Castle. Wigmore was one of many castles built close to the England–Wales border after the Norman Conquest. Founded in 1067 by William Fitz Osbern, it was a major centre of power for over 500 years, and played host to several kings and queens.
Wigmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UB. Before You Go. Once the stronghold of the turbulent Mortimer family, Wigmore Castle was later dismantled to prevent its use during the Civil War. Now it is among the most remarkable ruins in England, largely buried up to first floor level by earth and fallen masonry.
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Wigmore Castle. History. Description of Wigmore Castle. Hidden above the small village of Wigmore, the castle remains are among the most remarkable ruins in England. The conservation programme of the 1990s consolidated rather than restored the structure, to ensure that the castle’s natural environment was preserved.
Wigmore Castle is known from about 1069, and the earthworks date largely from the 12th century. The stone walls and buildings date from the 13th and 14th centuries and represent the castle of the Mortimer dynasty from which they controlled central Wales. The castle passed to Richard the Duke of York and became a royal castle.
A visit to Wigmore castle, home of the medieval Mortimers and their seat of power in the Welsh Marches. Pictures of the surviving ruins.
Jul 8, 2008 · Wigmore Castle. The ruins of this strategically important castle in North Herefordshire, are now being cared for by English Heritage. There's been a castle at Wigmore since 1069, and though the...
