Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle was a medieval fortress, which somehow survived the Civil War and went on to become a fascinating, sumptuous, home with wonderful gardens and a spectacular wrought-iron entrance gate. It also offers spectacular views. Roger Mortimer, Marcher Lord, began the castle in 1295 as one of King Edward I’s chain of castles along the Welsh/English border. Since 1595, it has been owned by the Myddleton family. From 1910-1946, it was leased to Lord Howard de Walden and was scene of lavish entertaining in the 1930s. Now, it is in the hands of the National Trust – and they seem to be making a decent job of looking after it.