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Gyrn Castle
The story
History of Gyrn Castle
Gyrn Castle is a Grade II-listed crenellated mansion in Llanasa in Flintshire.
United Kingdom
- Built
- 17th century
- Era
- Revival
- Country
- United Kingdom
- UNESCO
- —
- Coordinates
- 53.323, -3.336
In depth
The fuller history
It was built between 1817 and 1824 by John Douglas, who incorporated parts of a previous house on the Gyrn estate, dating to the late 17th century, on a site overlooking the Dee estuary. The estate of Gyrn belonged in the early 17th century to the Mostyns of Cilcain. In 1749 ownership passed to the Reverend Samuel Edwards of Pentre Hall by his marriage to Charlotte Mostyn. The estate was sold in 1750, and passed by inheritance through three owners until its sale in 1817 to John Douglas, a cotton manufacturer.
Key dates
- 1750The estate was sold in 1750, and passed by inheritance through three owners until its sale in 1817 to John Douglas, a cotton manufacturer.
- 1817It was built between 1817 and 1824 by John Douglas, who incorporated parts of a previous house on the Gyrn estate, dating to the late 17th century, on a site overlooking the Dee estuary.
- 1853The Douglas family sold Gyrn in 1853 to Edward Bates of Hampshire, a ship owner and politician.
- 2025In 2025 it was put up for sale on the open market.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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