Ludlow Museum
Ludlow’s historic Grade 1 listed Buttercross was built in 1743-46 on the site of the old High Cross at the heart of the town. From its central location, the museum enjoys fabulous views along the listed beautiful buildings of Broad Street and the countryside beyond.
The museum at the Buttercross tells Ludlow’s history from the warm shallow tropical sea that covered the area 400 million years ago and formed the town’s unique geology and fossils..
Through the prehistory of Ludlow and Bromfield, and the treasures including the Bitterley Hoard, the Dinham Saxon dagger pommel, Saxon filigree ring…
And the medieval artefacts from Ludlow Castle and St Laurence’s church, both situated in the town centre and near neighbours of the Buttercross..
To maps depicting the development of the walled town and Ludlow’s architecture through the ages including the Market Hall, also the story of Ludlow’s professions and trades, and concluding with exhibits from Ludlow at war and peace.
Venue Details
Address
The Buttercross High StreetLudlow
Shropshire
SY8 1AW
England
Telephone
- 01584 878697
Entry Charges
Adults £1 Children under 16yrs 50p Children under 5yrs Free
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Venue Facilities
- Baby changing facilities
- Education facilities available
- Meeting room available
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Study facilities
- Toilets for disabled
At a glance
The Buttercross High StreetLudlow
Shropshire
SY8 1AW
England