Castle treasures saved
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| 08:16 UK time, Wednesday, 3 May 2006
'There's no need to sell off the family silver!' That's what the taxman has told the Myddleton family, who lived for generations in Chirk Castle after they offered 20 artefacts in lieu of inheritance tax.
There had been fears that the paintings, furniture and vases and other heirlooms might have to be sold privately. But they can now stay at the castle, provided they remain under the care of the National Trust. has the full story.
