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Chirk Motte (aka Castell-y-Waun) is a castle mound in Chirk, Denbighshire. Chirk Motte is a circular flat-topped mound about 100ft in diameter and 20ft high. It has been identified as a castle mound, specifically the Castell-y-Waun mentioned in 1165 and 1212. It occupies a prominent location in the town, facing the church. It is within the council area of Wrexham.
CADW Scheduled Monument DE117.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Chirk Castle
Historic County: Denbighshire
Lat, Long: 52.930782,-3.0558121
Grid Reference: SJ 2912 3756
Community (Civil Parish): Chirk C
Council Area: Wrexham CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65786
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chirk_Motte,_Denbighshire_65786
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CADW Scheduled Monument DE117.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Chirk Castle
Historic County: Denbighshire
Lat, Long: 52.930782,-3.0558121
Grid Reference: SJ 2912 3756
Community (Civil Parish): Chirk C
Council Area: Wrexham CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65786
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chirk_Motte,_Denbighshire_65786
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