Ben Salter

Ben Salter club

Posted: 05 Jul 2009


Taken: 04 Jul 2009

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red
castle
sandstone
Goodrich
Goodrich Castle
fortifacation


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This mortar was cast at Goodrich Forge to assist in the taking of Goodrich Castle by Cromwells army, under Colonel Birch in the year 1646. The seige lasted for six weeks and numerous balls which fit this mortar are still at Goodrich Castle.

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