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Mortar, Goodrich Castle, near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire

A Civil War mortar nicknamed Roaring Meg, on display at Goodrich Castle, near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. The building was begun in the late 11th century by the thegn (thane) Godric, with later additions. It stands on a hill near the River Wye and is open to the public

Picture No
10942133
Media ID
46890571
Size
3888px x 2592px (4.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/BILL MEADOWS
Source
Photograph by Bill Meadows
Date
2012

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Godric Goodrich Herefordshire Mortar Nickname Roaring Thane Thegn


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