Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Carmelite Friary
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 19, 2023
1. Carmelite Friary Marker
Here stood the Main Gate of the Ludlow Carmelite Friary.
Founded 1350.
Dissolved 1538.
Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1350.
Location. 52° 22.286′ N, 2° 43.161′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is on Corve Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Corve Street, Ludlow, England SY8 1DL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ludlow Old Cemetery (here, next to this marker); St Leonard's Chapel (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); 17 The Bull Ring (approx.
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Regarding Carmelite Friary. The Carmelites were the last of the four chief orders of friars to reach Shropshire. They were established at Ludlow in 1350 by Sir Laurence of Ludlow, grandson of the great wool merchant of Edward I's reign and lord of Stokesay Castle, who then obtained licence to grant a plot of land in Ludlow to build a habitation for the Carmelite friars there.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 19, 2023
2. Carmelite Friary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
