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Chirk Park, Relict Field System E of Pleasure Ground Wood

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NPRN400118
Map ReferenceSJ23NE
Grid ReferenceSJ2734038000
Unitary (Local) AuthorityWrexham
Old CountyDenbighshire
CommunityChirk
Type Of SiteFIELD SYSTEM
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
Earthworks on E-facing slopes E of Pleasure Ground Wood, extending over an area c.350m E-W by 300m, apparently representing a field system pre-dating emparkment, where up to 6 E-W banks are visible, dividing the area into c.70m wide strips, with some subdivision
Chirk Castle Deer Park was extended to the S in 1675: see Nprn400957 for similar features.
(source: text attached to Nprn266483)
RCAHMW AP94-CS 0180-1
RCAHMW A94502/42
J.Wiles 16.04.04