United Kingdom and Wales
September 2018
Chirk Castle
Davies Gate at Chirk Castle, photo by Wiebke Heuser
Started in the late 13th century, Chirk Castle was one of several medieval fortresses on the Welsh-English border built to keep the Welsh under English rule. In 1595 and for 400 years, it was the home of the Myddelton family.
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from Alliance Schlumberger website
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Banner photo, Chirk Castle, Wales
© Tom Lebsack 2024