Castles · North Wales
Chirk Castle
In or near Ruabon.
Chirk Castle — medieval fortress in Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chirk · 1.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chirk Castle, the nearest railway station is Chirk, located 1.6 km away. Entry is paid, and accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is LL14 5AF.
About
Chirk Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1295. It covers approximately 309 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Owned by National Trust. Managed by National Trust. Part of National Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "medieval fortress in Wrexham County Borough, Wales". Coordinates: 52.9350°, -3.0897°.
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Heritage listing
Chirk Castle (Welsh: Castell y Waun) is a Grade I listed castle located in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Chirk railway station, now owned and run by the National Trust.
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Summary from the official site
Chirk Castle is a 13th-century Marcher fortress located in Wrexham, Wales. Visitors can explore the castle's historic staterooms, enjoy the award-winning gardens, and wander through the expansive 480-acre estate featuring ancient trees and wildflower meadows.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chirk Castle (Welsh: Castell y Waun) is a Grade I listed castle located in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Chirk railway station, now owned and run by the National Trust.
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Background
History
The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of 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 Edwardes coat of arms is preserved in the castle. Edwardes became the Barony of Kensington. The castle was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1593 for £5,000 (approx. £18 million ). His son, Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle was a Parliamentarian during the English…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9350, -3.0897
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Chirk
- Postcode
- LL14 5AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Established
- 1295
- Nearest railway station
- Chirk — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; castle open 12pm–4:30pm
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3306356 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chirk Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castell y Waun, y Waun, Sir Wrecsam - Chirk Castle, Wrexham Borough, Wales 07.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chirk Castle?
- Chirk Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL14 5AF), in the parish of Chirk.
- What is Chirk Castle?
- Chirk Castle — medieval fortress in Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
- How do I get to Chirk Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL14 5AF.
- When was Chirk Castle built?
- Built or established in 1295.
- Who runs Chirk Castle?
- Chirk Castle is operated by National Trust.
- Is Chirk Castle a listed building?
- Chirk Castle is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Chirk Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chirk Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Chirk Castle charge admission?
- Chirk Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.