Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth is a town in Shropshire, England. It is on the River Severn.

 History 
Bridgnorth is named after a bridge over the River Severn. A Saxon defencive mound existed in Bridgnorth as early as 912. Earliest names for Bridgnorth include Brigge, Brug and Bruges, all referring to its position on the Severn.

In 1101, the town was founded when Robert of Bellême, 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury built a castle and a church here. The town was attacked and burnt in 1322.

During the English Civil War, in 1646, Oliver Cromwell and his cavaliers attacked roundhead Bridgnorth. By the time the castle was in ruins, the entire town was on fire. After a three-week siege, Cromwell was successful and he ordered that the castle be demolished in 1647.Bridgnorth Castle , ShropshireTourism.co.uk, accessed May 2010

 References 

Category:Towns in Shropshire
Category:Civil parishes in Shropshire