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| Castle Bank |
Tel: 01691 622 753 |
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 Oswestry Town
00 miles from Oswestry Centre
Castle bank is all that remains of an imposing castle, which served to defend the town, & formed an important link in the chain of Norman defence along the Welsh border. There is a spectacular view of the town from the top. |
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| Whittington Castle |
Tel: 01691 662397 |
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 Castle Street, Whittington
03 miles from Oswestry Centre
12th century moated castle, Free access to grounds open all year. Car Park pay and display £1 per day. Tea room, open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4pm. Tours by arrangement 01691 662397. Also second hand bookshop. Look out for for special events. Disabled access to most parts of site, all shop facilities, toilets. |
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| Chirk Castle |
Tel: 01691 777 701 |
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 Chirk
07 miles from Oswestry Centre
A magnificent marcher fortress built 700 years ago by Edward I, situated close to the Welsh border. It has continuously been lived in by the Myddelton family for the past 400 years. The beautiful gardens offer commanding views over the Cheshire/Shropshire plains. |
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| Powis Castle, (NT) |
Tel: 01938 557018 |
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 near Welshpool
18 miles from Oswestry Centre
World famous terraced garden & medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes & was later enriched by generations of Herberts & Clives. A beautiful collection of Indian treasures is displayed in the Clive Museum. |
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