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