Ludgershall in Wiltshire, England, the Town with a Rich and Lengthy History
Ludgershall is a town northeast of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England.This town which is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Litigarsele has a rich and long history. Although it is known as a “corn and sheep” village, a royal castle was built at the fringe of the Salisbury Plain at the start of the 12th century. The English royalty continued to use the castle until its neglect around 1546. Excavation work was done on the castle from 1964 to1972. At present, it is now open for public viewing under the care of the English Heritage and is the town’s main visitor attraction.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Ludgershall
One of the most favoured restaurants in Ludgershall is The Queen’s Head Restaurant with its unique way of serving food on heated black rocks. Two other dining places in town are the Cafe Oasis and the Crown Inn. Both the Queen’s Head and Crown Inn offer rooms to visitors of the town.
As to shopping, the Round Again Vintage Shop sells retro/vintage clothes, silver jewellery, WW2 items, shoes, wedding accessories and more. This is one shop where visitors can find one-of-a-kind items for themselves or someone special.
Things to See and Do in Ludgershall
The main tourist attraction in town is the Ludgershall castle with its surviving three massive walls. However, another point of interest is the church of St. James built in the 12th century. The church contains the impressive Tudor tombs of Sir Richard Brydges, a member of parliament in the 1500s, and his wife Lady Jane said to be the ancestor of the world-famous Princess Diana.
The Perriam Down near the town is also quite well-known since it was used as a venue for first-class cricket matches from 1787 to 1796. It was the preferred site of Thomas Assheton Smith, a patron of the sport and organiser of events in the area.