Ludford is a small village and civil parish in south Shropshire, England. The parish is situated adjacent to the market town of Ludlow and was, until 1895, partly in Herefordshire.
The view from St Giles churchyard, showing St Giles Hospital and The Old Bell
The view north across the Teme from the eastern part of Ludford village, with the skyline of Ludlow dominated by St Laurence's Church.
Looking downstream from Ludford Bridge at the Horseshoe Weir. The former ford was just below where the weir now is, roughly where the river turns slightly to the left. The part of Ludlow on the north bank just beyond the ford remained part of the parish of Ludford until 1901.
Ludford Bridge, which now takes the B4361 road across the River Teme, from downstream on the Ludlow side. The Charlton Arms, a large public house, is just behind.
The Rout of Ludford Bridge was a largely bloodless confrontation fought in the early years of the Wars of the Roses. It took place on 12 October 1459, and resulted in a setback for the Yorkists. Altho
Ludford, Shropshire
…time the hundreds of England had become defunct. During the Wars of the Roses, a minor battle was fought at Ludford in 1459, which became known as the Rout of Ludford Bridge. The village contains a former country house – Ludford House – and the remains of its parkland. It originated as the area's manor house and was acquired…
Ludford Bridge with Lower Broad Street leading to Ludlow's Broad Gate.
Richard, Duke of York, portrayed in a stained glass window at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow. The town still bears the House of York's roses in its crest.