Chirk Castle - Battle of Crogen medieval weekend - with Cwmwd Ial
Join us for a fascinating look at life in the early medieval period as we welcome re-enacting groups Cwmwd Ial and Les Miles des Marches to Chirk Castle. Join us to commemorate the Battle of Crogen, which took place in 1165 in the Ceiriog Valley, between the forces of Henry II and the combined forces of the Welsh princes.
Local re-enactment group Cwmwd Ial will make an encampment to represent the Welsh. Booking Not Needed.
A National Trust Event - Gates open 10:00. Start 11:00. End 16:00. Free Event but Normal Admission Charges Apply. There will be a number of event sites arranged around the castle. Check website for
Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham County LL14 5AF
Sat 16 Sep 2017 and Sun 17 Sep 2017