Myddelton, Chirk Castle Gates, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

A coat of arms for the Myddelton family, who have owned this castle since Thomas Myddelton bought it in 1595 for £5,000, approximately £11 million as of 2008. They are set on a set of magnificent gates on the east entrance.
The coat-of-arms of the Myddelton family is the crowning point of the design over the overthrow of the gates. This incorporates the red "bloody" hand, of the Myddelton family.
There are interesting myths or legends about the origin of the red hand in the Myddelton coat-of-arms. One story tells of a dispute which arose between two youths of the family in the distant past, over inheritance of the castle.
A further story tells that during a battle led by one of the early Myddeltons, who was dressed in a white tunic, he was badly injured. He placed his blood-covered hand on his tunic and left the imprint of the bloody hand which then became his heraldic symbol.

With thanks to the Chirk website for the stories:- (visit link)

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family Full name of the bearer: Myddelton family Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: Above the 18c gates that form the entrance to the Myddelton family grounds of Chirk Castle, now under the ownership of the National Trust. Material / Design: Cast metal Blazon (heraldic description): The coat-of-arms of the Myddelton family is the crowning point of the design over the overthrow of the gates. This incorporates the red "bloody" hand, of the Myddelton family. There are interesting myths or legends about the origin of the red hand in the Myddelton coat-of-arms. One story tells of a dispute which arose between two youths of the family in the distant past, over inheritance of the castle. A further story tells that during a battle led by one of the early Myddeltons, who was dressed in a white tunic, he was badly injured. He placed his blood-covered hand on his tunic and left the imprint of the bloody hand which then became his heraldic symbol. Address: Chirk Castle Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5AF Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

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