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Posted: 06 Jan 2018

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Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle
This castle was built by ' Roger Mortimer de Chirk' between 1295 and 1310 to guard the Dee and Ceiriog valleys in the days of Edward the First. A castle with real history as five of its owners were executed for treason. Now owned by our National Trust we can walk its grounds for free and gain entry for a small fee. My photo here dose not in fact convey how mighty the walls are at close quarters but it does show its high position and splendid parkland.

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 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
I love my medieval history (it's what I studied at university) but I have to say that any mentioned of Chirk completely passed my by. It looks and seems to be a very interesting castle!
7 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Andy, with hundreds of medieval castles in Britain, its no wonder that some passed you by. This is also some way from your home town down south too. I would have never heard of it either, had I not been in such close proximity whilst on holiday here. My wife, Eileen, who I reckon is quite an expert in medieval history, through her copious historical novel reading had not heard of it either before our visits. We peeked inside the keep but did not have time to do the inside castle tour unfortunately. Maybe another photo of that to come.
Cheers, Herb
7 years ago.

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