Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham, Denbighshire, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 26 September, 2007

Chirk Castle


Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales.

Location

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Location name: 
Chirk Castle
Coordinates (lat,lon): 
52.935014,-3.089586
Elevation: 
213 metres
OS Grid Ref: 
SJ 26864 38069
Nearest Post Code: 
LL14 5AE
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Map

Highlights

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Details

Description 

"The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales. It guards the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley. It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland" - Wikipedia

Information 

National Trust
Chirk Castle
Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5AF
Telephone: 01691 777701

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