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Posted: 26 Feb 2018

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Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle
The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales. It guards the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley. The castle was a symbol of English power and might, controlling the border and it dominated the surrounding land.

When first constructed it was a military fortress, apparently important enough for King Edward I to pay a personal visit during its construction. The location of Chirk Castle was carefully chosen to maximise its defensive capabilities. Constructed on a rocky escarpment at the head of the Ceiriog valley, the castle was also able to control the neighbouring Dee Valley and trade along the border. Chirk Castle had the most up-to-date defences for the time, with round 'drum' towers that allowed archers a wide firing field and created a 'killing zone' where the fields of fire overlapped.

Information from Wikipedia, and The National Trust.

We actually visited here to follow the snowdrop walk.

J. Gafarot, tiabunna, Andy Rodker, and 20 other people have particularly liked this photo

32 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Impressive castle; very well captured.
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you, Jaap.
6 years ago.
 Boro
Boro
Superbe **********
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Boro
Many thanks, Boro
6 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
WOW, so majestuous !!!!!!!!!
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet
It's majestic and in an elevated position too, Marie-claire.
6 years ago.
 Edward Bowthorpe
Edward Bowthorpe
Beautiful Amelia,eddie,xx
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Edward Bowthorpe
I somehow think that there should be a comma between 'beautiful' and 'Amelia', Eddie. ;-))))
6 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Very impressive castle, Amelia and beautiful weather.
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
There was much in the way of land-grabbing between England and Wales, Dany. There is a whole series of castles built on the border between the two countries.
6 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Nice shot and great info ~ I think that you must have been very cold taking this shot x
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Nick Weall club
Worry not, kind sir. I was wearing my Norwegian thermals. ;-)
Plus other things of course.
6 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
What a beautiful view ! And thanks for the informations !
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Ulrich John club
Many thanks, Ulrich. This is the back of the castle, and most folks gather round the front.
6 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
Nice view of this castle with the long shadows from the winter sun.
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to HappySnapper
Many thanks, Maurice. Sometimes deep shadows, especially on a building, can be a tad difficult.
6 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Really looks like a fortress in this excellent capture Amelia.
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
It must have been quite a sronghold against the Welsh 'marauders', Roger. Now it's just a NT castle where one can get NT coffee and a slice of Victoria sandwich. ;-)))
6 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Great shot, Amelia, nice pov. Very interesting Info.
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to John Goodwin
Thank you, John. It was bitterly cold, and the woodland was the perfect shelter from the fierce wind.
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
That's an impressive and imposing chunk of architecture..............and still in wornderful condition after all those years!.

A super shot Amelia..........I love the amount of detail you've captured. An interesting narrative too.
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Keith Burton club
The National Trust does a great job of maintaining its properties, Keith. The downside being that there's loads of visitors. We live nearby, and got there fairly early, leaving to get home for lunch.
6 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
a beautiful casstle
6 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Schussentäler club
Many thanks, Reinhard.
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Glorious !
6 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Super shot Amelia. We are hoping to stay with our friends in Wales in spring. Did you see any snowdrops?!
6 years ago.
 Maeluk
Maeluk club
I remember the gardens are very nice too. It has been a while since I visited this place.
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
The massive walls show it's military past, it must have been umcomfortable to live there.
6 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture is greatly admired
Historical & Architectural Gems
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Super shot and good notes. Another castle I hadn't heard of and I thought I knew a bit about medieval history! You learn something at least once a day on ip!
6 years ago.
 Nicolas Mertens
Nicolas Mertens club
Impressive. Thanks for the information.
6 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Interesting details and a most impressive fortress.
6 years ago.

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