| Clwyd Family History Society - Church Photographs |
| Church in Wales for this parish ]
| Chirk - St. Mary |
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| Ordnance Survey reference SJ 291376 |
| Clwyd Family History Society - Church Photographs |
| Chirk - St. Mary |
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| Ordnance Survey reference SJ 291376 |
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Chirk is one of the "ancient parishes" of Denbighshire. It comprises the following townships: Chirk, Bryncynallt, Halton, Gwernospin and Penyclawdd. There is believed to have been a church on the site since the 7th century. The earliest written records date from 1163. There were extensive alterations during the late 15th century; and various renovations and restorations during the early 19th century. The church was partly rebuilt after being damaged by fire in the early hours of Christmas Day, 1853. Further restoration work was carried out in 1877. The church was in Denbighshire until 1974; and in Clwyd from 1974 until 1996. It is now in Wrexham County Borough. For "family history" information about the church and parish, click on the GENUKI link at the top of this page. |
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