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Chirk Castle

Introduction

Features at Chirk Castle include terraced and informal gardens around the castle, with structural remains from the medieval period onwards.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

01691 777701

Directions

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle/how-to-get-here/

Owners

The National Trust

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(C) 63
  • Grade: I
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Sections of Offa's Dyke

Features

  • Castle (featured building)
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  • Statue
  • Description: Early-18th-century Statue of Hercules from the van Nost studio.
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  • Gate
  • Description: Wrought iron entrance gates and screen.
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  • Topiary
  • Description: Late-19th-century yew hedging and topiary is a noted feature of the garden.
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  • Herbaceous Border
  • Garden Terrace
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

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