Bridgnorth

This article is about the town in England. For the town in Canada, see Bridgenorth.

Bridgnorth
High Town from the River Severn
Coat of arms of Bridgnorth
Motto: Fidelitas Urbis Salus Regis
In the town's loyalty lies the King's safety
Bridgnorth
Location within Shropshire
Population12,079 (2011)
OS grid referenceSO716927
Civil parish
  • Bridgnorth
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBRIDGNORTH
Postcode districtWV15, WV16
Dialling code01746
PoliceWest Mercia
FireShropshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament

Bridgnorth is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, named after a bridge over the River Severn. The river divides the town into High Town and Low Town, the upper town on its right bank and the lower on its left bank. The population at the 2011 Census was 12,079.

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