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|   Bronygarth Lime Kilns, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Ovens and Kilns A series of four lime kilns set on the side of a road a little over the border into wales. posted by:  Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 06/07/2011 last visited: never |
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|  Henry II, B4500, Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Coats of Arms Henry II (5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189), also known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet, ruled as King of England (1154–89). posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 06/18/2012 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW0.2 km | Madog ap Griffith Maelor, B4500, Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham, Wales, UK in Coats of Arms Madog ap Gruffudd or Madog ap Gruffudd Maelor, was Prince of Powys Fadog 1191-1236 in north-east Wales. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 06/18/2012 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW0.2 km | Owain Gwynedd, ap Gruffydd, B4500, Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham, Wales, UK in Coats of Arms Owain Gwynedd ap Gruffydd (Middle Welsh: Owain Gwyned; c. 1100 – 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd from 1137 until his death in 1170, and the first to be known as Prince of Wales. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 06/18/2012 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW0.2 km |  Battle of Crogen, Ceiriog Valley, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Battlefields The Battle of Crogen took place in Wales in 1165, between the vanguard of the forces of Henry II of England and an alliance of Welsh princes led by Owain Gwynedd. There are a new set of signs showing the history overlooking the old field. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/11/2011 last visited: never |
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|  Laundry Museum, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Lavoir (wash houses) A communal washing area that was used by the peasants and workers for the lord and lady to clean clothes. It is now currently being restored to how it looked hundreds of years ago. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/13/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  The Laundry Museum, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Oddball Museums Oh yes, there was really nothing more interesting than restoring this Victorian wash building into a living museum to all items used to wash clothes. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/19/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Chess set, The Gardens, Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Giant Board Games A chess set in the gardens behind Chirk castle. It is free to play, but entry to the castle grounds comes at a price. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/11/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Tree Eating Fence, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Omnivorous Trees A beech tree having a good old knaw on a poor de-fence-less nearby fence (pardon the pun). posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/12/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Chirk Castle Pet Cemetary - Wales, U.K.
in Pet Cemeteries An old pet cemetary within the grounds of Chirk Castle in Wales. posted by: GeoRams location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 09/02/2006 last visited: 04/11/2011 |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Stocks - Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Punishment and Disciplinary Devices A set of stocks in the square within chirk castle, they are contemporary from the 17c, but you are encouraged to use them for photo opportunities, but with care. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/11/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Chirk Castle, Wales, UK
in Castles Magnificent 14th-century fortress of the Welsh Marches posted by: GeoRams location: United Kingdom date approved: 09/02/2006 last visited: 03/16/2014 |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Joining the castle ranks, Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in News Article Locations THE call-up for new fearless fortress protectors was in full swing recently when Chirk Castle gave prospective recruits a taste of medieval life. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 12/17/2011 last visited: 03/16/2014 |
 view galleryNE0.6 km | The Pheasant, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK in Topiaries A pheasant topiary piece in Chirk Castle gardens. It is maintained as part of the gardens and is linked to great hunting tradition of the estate. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 05/31/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Chirk Castle Doorway Head, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Relief Art Sculptures A beautiful set of chiselled art work above a doorway to the former living quarters overlooking the gardens in Chirk Castle. It seems to be sculpted from sandstone. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 05/19/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Chirk Castle Ceiling, Chirk Castle, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Murals A stunning series of painted plasterwork images on the Saloon ceiling of Chirk Castle. They were painted in 1772-3 according to the tour guide. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 06/07/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  1636 - Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones A very old date stone on the manor portion of Chirk castle that was built after the original Edward 1st building collapsed. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 05/16/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km |  Chirk Castle (1) - Wales, U.K.
in Sundials One of 2 sundials in the grounds of Chirk Castle, a National Trust property in Wales. This one is in the garden directly behind the house. posted by: GeoRams location: United Kingdom date approved: 09/02/2006 last visited: 04/11/2011 |
 view galleryNE0.8 km | Chirk Castle (2) - Wales, U.K. in Sundials One of 2 sundials in the grounds of Chirk Castle, a National Trust property in Wales. This one is in the grounds overlooked by the thatched "Hawk House". posted by: GeoRams location: United Kingdom date approved: 09/02/2006 last visited: 04/11/2011 |
 view galleryNE0.8 km |  Hawk House, Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Thatch Cottages A thatched cottage on the Chirk castle gardens. It had use as a Hawk house in the Victorian era, now it is a summer house for visitors. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/11/2011 last visited: never |
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|  Dovecote, Chirk Castle Grounds, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Octagon Buildings A dovecote on the Chirk castle grounds and part of a new restoration going on. This building along with the old Victorian squash court next door to it are being restored to their former glory and function. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/12/2011 last visited: 03/30/2014 |
 view galleryNE0.8 km |  Hercules, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Epic Beings and Creatures A relocated statue of Hercules that was moved from a spot of the edge of the nearby forest because it became overgrown. Hercules is the Roman/Greek demigod Heracles, son of Jupiter (the Roman equivalent of Zeus) posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/16/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryN0.8 km |  Chirk Castle Playground, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Public Playgrounds A playground requiring an entrance fee to the gardens of Chirk castle to enter. There is a great range of a play tractor circuit, a climbing frame, a pyramid and a few other bits of equipment. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 05/30/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.8 km |  Hercules, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Extraterrestrial Locations A statue of Hercules that was moved from a spot of the edge of the nearby forest because it became overgrown. Hercules is the Roman/Greek demigod Heracles, son of Jupiter (the Roman equivalent of Zeus). He has an entire constellation named after him. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.8 km |  Hercules' New Home, Chirk Castle Gardens, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
in Relocated Structures A statue of Hercules that was originally situated about 1/2 mile away and was relocated via RAF (Royal Air Force) helicopter. It old home had become heavily overgrown and it had disappeared. posted by: Ddraig Ddu location: North Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/18/2011 last visited: never |
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