A FREE talk is to be given on the history of a Wrexham castle.

Steve Grenter, heritage services manager, at Wrexham Museum will be talking about the history and archaeology of Holt Castle from 1pm to 2pm on October 3, at Wrexham Library.

It is an opportunity to find out more about this village castle which was built between 1283 and 1311 by John de Warenne and his grandson, successive earls of Surrey, following the defeat of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales.

For more information contact Debbie Williams on 01978 292090 or email debbie.williams@wrexham.gov.uk