Holt Castle from the air, early 14th century. The CAD drawing is based on 16th and 17th century illustrations and plans, a modern survey and the 2012–14 excavations. Artist: Phil Kenning. © Wrexham Heritage Service, 2014 The first job of the workforce building the castle was to quarry away the sandstone cliffs that drop down …
Reconstruction drawing of Holt Castle, c. 1325, from the north-east. Artist: Phil Kenning, 2014 ©Wrexham Heritage Service, 2014 Holt Castle is situated on the banks of the River Dee on the England-Wales border. The castle was built between 1283 and 1311 by John de Warenne and his grandson, the seventh and eighth earls of Surrey. …
As thoughts turn to the possibility of an easing of lockdown restrictions, it’s a sobering thought that for people who were already lonely and socially isolated, nothing will change. Indeed, things could feel worse as there are no family reunions and social activities to anticipate. Furthermore, as people return to workplaces, the informal neighbourliness of …
