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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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| Erddig Hall |
Tel: 01938 557 019 |
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 Nr Wrexham
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
Unique 'upstairs downstairs' property, most interesting are the kitchens, laundry, bake house, stables, sawmill & smithy used by the servants. The stunning staterooms display most of their original 18th & 19th century furniture. The large walled garden has been restored to its 18th century formal design. |
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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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| Attingham Park |
Tel: 01743 708162 |
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 Shrewsbury
25 miles from Oswestry Centre
National Trust: Mansion & Park, built in 1785. The park has walks along the River Tern and through a deer park. |
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