Gwrych Castle

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Gwrych Castle was built between 1819-1825 at the behest of Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh. From 1894 until 1946 it was the residence of the Dundonald family. Gwrych Castle's present owner, Californian businessman Nick Tavaglione, who bought the landmark 17 years ago has put Gwrych up for auction on 2 June 2006 but it failed to sell, The condition of the property is being monitored by the Gwrych Castle Trust who have successfuly forced the American owner to put it up for sale.

A young man Mark Baker has campaigned for it to be brought back to its days of glory since the age of twelve.

[edit] Books about Gwrych Castle

The Rise and Fall of Gwrych Castle including Winifred, Countess of Dundonald- A Biography by M Baker

Gwrych Castle - A Pictorial History by M Baker

Myths and Legends of Gwrych Castle by M Baker

[edit] External Links

Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust

Gwrych Castle Publications

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