Shrewsbury Castle & Regimental Museum

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Shrewsbury Castle is a Norman red sandstone construction that was built by Roger de Montgomery in 1070 on the site of an original Anglo-Saxon fortification.

Little of the Castle survives today, as much of it was demolished under the reign of Edward I when a rebuilding and strengthening programme was initiated. Over the years the castle lost its defensive significance and fell into a state of decay.

Today the Castle houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum including spectacular collections of pictures, weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia from the 1700's to the present. If you head up to Laura's Tower on the motte, you'll be standing on the site of the first Norman castle in England!

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Further Information: The Castle is a popular venue for Weddings and the Grounds provide a venue for outdoor events during the Summer. Shrewsbury Castle has achieved Full Registration in Phase 2 of the Museums & Galleries Commission Museum Registration Scheme.
Further Information: MUSEUM: Adults: £2.50, Seniors: £1.25 Shrewsbury residents, under 18s, students, & members of the regiments: FREE. CASTLE GROUNDS: FREE (Except when the venue is used for special events for which there may be a charge - for information on forthcoming events, please see side-heading under 'Events'.) The grounds are open all year round Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm and summer Sundays
Site Description: Museum