Chirk Castle

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Chirk Castle was built by Roger Mortimer following the Second War of Welsh Independence. Its design imitated the concentric castles constructed in the proceeding decade by Edward I but the full scheme of defences were never completed. The castle was badly damaged during a short siege in 1659 and was later rebuilt into a magnificent stately home.

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