Goodrich, Herefordshire

Goodrich is a village in south Herefordshire situated near the River Wye at {{gbmapping|SO574193}} and is famous for its old red sandstone castle.

Related Topics:
Village - Herefordshire - River Wye - Old red sandstone - Castle

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The castle was known at one time as Castellum Godrici after Godric Mappestone, the builder of the first castle on the site. Over time the name changed to Goodrich. In 1646, near the end of the English civil war, the castle was besieged and captured from Sir Henry Lingen by Parliamentarians led by Colonel Birch. The castle is now in the care of English Heritage.

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Godric Mappestone - 1646 - English civil war - Besieged - Henry Lingen - Parliamentarians - Colonel Birch - English Heritage

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Goodrich Castle featured in an advertising poster produced by Train Operating Company one in 2005. Unfortunately, the text read 'Escape to Hertfordshire' and one do not provide trains to Herefordshire.

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Poster - Train Operating Company - One - 2005 - Hertfordshire

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Goodrich is close to the A40 trunk road which forms part of the main route between South Wales and the West Midlands.

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A40 - Trunk road - South Wales - West Midlands

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Goodrich has retained its village shop and post office and is also the location of Pedigree Meats, a business offering traditionally produced meats.

Related Topics:
Post office - Meats

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