Bridgnorth (UK Parliament constituency)

Bridgnorth was a parliamentary borough in Shropshire which was represented in the House of Commons of England from 1295 until 1707, then in the House of Commons of Great Britain until 1800, and in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 until its abolition in 1885.

Bridgnorth
Former Borough constituency
for the House of Commons
CountyShropshire
Major settlementsBridgnorth
1295–1885
Seats1295–1868:Two
1868–1885: One
Replaced byLudlow

It was represented by two burgesses until 1868, when it was reduced to one Member of Parliament (MP).

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