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The grounds of the Grade I Listed Chirk Castle in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales, guarding the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley.

It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland. It was run as a March castle by the Layards Edwardes of Chirk until removed by the Star Chamber when it was taken up by the Myddelton family.

The castle was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1593 for £5,000 (£18 million as of 2024). His son Thomas Myddelton was a Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, but became a Royalist during the 'Cheshire rising'.

From before World War I until after World War II the castle was leased by Thomas Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, a prominent patron of the arts and champion of Welsh culture. The baron opened up parts of the castle to evacuees during the later part of the Second World War. The Myddelton family returned to live at Chirk Castle until 2004. Chirk remained in the Myddelton family until it was transferred to the National Trust in 1981; the castle and gardens are open to the public.

The property is notable for its gardens, with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, rock gardens and terraces, and surrounded by 18th-century parkland.

This parkland was originally laid out as a deer park in the 14th century. From the early 17th century there were both formal and kitchen gardens adjacent to the castle. The gardens continued to develop after the English Civil War, including the construction of an outer courtyard to the north, surrounded by stone walls with a wrought-iron gateway.

Information sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirk_Castle

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

A Sealed Knot muster on a very hot and dusty day in the fields of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Photos were taken early in the 1980s, these fields are now an extensive housing estate. The Sealed Knot is an educational re-enactment group dedicated to recreating the English Civil War period.

These shots were taken on a Praktica MTL3 using a 200mm lens or a 50mm lens. The film is Ilford FP4 home developed scanned in a Kenro negative scanner.

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The Grade I Listed Chirk Castle in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales, guarding the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley.

It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland. It was run as a March castle by the Layards Edwardes of Chirk until removed by the Star Chamber when it was taken up by the Myddelton family.

The castle was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1593 for £5,000 (£18 million as of 2024). His son Thomas Myddelton was a Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, but became a Royalist during the 'Cheshire rising'.

From before World War I until after World War II the castle was leased by Thomas Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, a prominent patron of the arts and champion of Welsh culture. The baron opened up parts of the castle to evacuees during the later part of the Second World War. The Myddelton family returned to live at Chirk Castle until 2004. Chirk remained in the Myddelton family until it was transferred to the National Trust in 1981; the castle and gardens are open to the public.

The property is notable for its gardens, with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, rock gardens and terraces, and surrounded by 18th-century parkland.

This parkland was originally laid out as a deer park in the 14th century. From the early 17th century there were both formal and kitchen gardens adjacent to the castle. The gardens continued to develop after the English Civil War, including the construction of an outer courtyard to the north, surrounded by stone walls with a wrought-iron gateway.

Information sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirk_Castle

The Grade I Listed Chirk Castle in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales, guarding the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley.

It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland. It was run as a March castle by the Layards Edwardes of Chirk until removed by the Star Chamber when it was taken up by the Myddelton family.

The castle was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1593 for £5,000 (£18 million as of 2024). His son Thomas Myddelton was a Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, but became a Royalist during the 'Cheshire rising'.

From before World War I until after World War II the castle was leased by Thomas Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, a prominent patron of the arts and champion of Welsh culture. The baron opened up parts of the castle to evacuees during the later part of the Second World War. The Myddelton family returned to live at Chirk Castle until 2004. Chirk remained in the Myddelton family until it was transferred to the National Trust in 1981; the castle and gardens are open to the public.

The property is notable for its gardens, with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, rock gardens and terraces, and surrounded by 18th-century parkland.

This parkland was originally laid out as a deer park in the 14th century. From the early 17th century there were both formal and kitchen gardens adjacent to the castle. The gardens continued to develop after the English Civil War, including the construction of an outer courtyard to the north, surrounded by stone walls with a wrought-iron gateway.

Information sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirk_Castle

The Grade I Listed Chirk Castle in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales, guarding the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley.

It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland. It was run as a March castle by the Layards Edwardes of Chirk until removed by the Star Chamber when it was taken up by the Myddelton family.

The castle was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1593 for £5,000 (£18 million as of 2024). His son Thomas Myddelton was a Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, but became a Royalist during the 'Cheshire rising'.

From before World War I until after World War II the castle was leased by Thomas Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, a prominent patron of the arts and champion of Welsh culture. The baron opened up parts of the castle to evacuees during the later part of the Second World War. The Myddelton family returned to live at Chirk Castle until 2004. Chirk remained in the Myddelton family until it was transferred to the National Trust in 1981; the castle and gardens are open to the public.

The property is notable for its gardens, with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, rock gardens and terraces, and surrounded by 18th-century parkland.

This parkland was originally laid out as a deer park in the 14th century. From the early 17th century there were both formal and kitchen gardens adjacent to the castle. The gardens continued to develop after the English Civil War, including the construction of an outer courtyard to the north, surrounded by stone walls with a wrought-iron gateway.

Information sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirk_Castle