Chirk Castle

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Traveler Our European Adventure 2018
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- Aug 6, 2018, 11:30am
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 666 ft
- Wales Chirk Chirk Castle 52.935382, -3.0894152°56’7” N 3°5’22” W
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Chirk Castle Gardens
August 6, 2018 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
The gardens were neglected during World War II. They were revived almost single-handedly by Lady Margaret Myddelton, who moved in with her husband after the war.

There is a beauty around every corner of the garden!Read more
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- Aug 6, 2018, 10:30am
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 666 ft
- Wales Chirk Chirk Castle 52.935382, -3.0894152°56’7” N 3°5’22” W
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Chirk Castle, Wales
August 6, 2018 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Built in 1295 when this area belonged to England, it was a defense against Welsh invasion. Now it belongs to Wales since the border changed. Chirk Castle is remarkable for having been lived in for over 700 years. The current owners use it as a holiday residence, but the public rooms are available to visit.

On display in the Cromwell Room are some really old weapons from the English Civil War (1642-51). The last picture is a plaster frieze from the same period, making it the oldest interior decoration in the castle.Read more
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- Aug 6, 2018, 11:30am
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- Altitude: 666 ft
- Wales Chirk Chirk Castle 52.935382, -3.0894152°56’7” N 3°5’22” W
Day 97
More Castle Rooms
August 6, 2018 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
The library contains so many old books, including a Bible in Welsh. The owners didn't just collect books, they read them!

The Long Gallery contains the fantastic King's Cabinet, given by Charles II to Thomas Myddleton for his loyalty. The bedroom is called the King's bedroom, but it is doubtful that he slept in it, as it was on the side of the castle that was receiving battle strikes at the time!Read more
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- Aug 6, 2018, 11:30am
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 666 ft
- Wales Chirk Chirk Castle 52.935382, -3.0894152°56’7” N 3°5’22” W
Day 97
Chirk Castle State Rooms
August 6, 2018 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Entertaining in style! Since the castle has been occupied for centuries, the rooms are decorated and furnished for different periods.
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