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Wales, Chirk

Church of St Mary. Partly built on 11c foundations with north aisle and tower added in c1475.

Memorials to the Trevor, Myddelton and Biddulph families of Chirk Castle and Brynkinalt House are here.

Nearby is Chirk Castle built by Roger Mortimer in 14c which was bought in 1595 by Thomas Myddelton Lord Mayor of London. His son changed sides in the Civil War and first besieged then defended it both without success.

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Uploaded on July 18, 2012
Taken on April 28, 2007