LUDLOW, a borough and market town of the county of Salop, in the hundred of Munslow, 142 miles from London. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Teme and Gefe, is well built, paved, and lighted, and has a spacious town-hall, a neat hospital, and school-house. The ancient castle, now in a state of dilapidation, was formerly used by the president of the court of the marches of Wales, and has been immortalized as the theatre of the first display of the poetic powers of Milton. The corporation consists of high bailiff, two justices, twelve aldermen, and twenty-four common-council men. It is represented by two members in the House of Commons. The quarter-sessions for the county are held here, as well as a court of record for the borough. There are annual races, which are much attended. Ludlow is a cheap place, and has good markets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The inhabitants amounted in 1801 to 3897, in 1811 to 4150, in 1821 to 480, and in 1831 to 5253.