Ewlo

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Ewlo

Ewloe is a village located in Flintshire, Wales. It is situated near the town of Buckley and is part of the Deeside conurbation. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with rolling green hills and wooded areas providing a tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike.

Ewloe has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with the ruins of Ewloe Castle serving as a prominent landmark in the area. The castle was built in the 13th century by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great and played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and English during this period.

In addition to its historical significance, Ewloe is also a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. The village has a primary school, community center, and several local shops and restaurants. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, with numerous walking trails and parks in the surrounding area.

Overall, Ewloe is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage, making it a popular destination for those looking to explore the beauty of North Wales.

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Ewlo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.190891/-3.055741 or Grid Reference SJ2966. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A55, North Wales Expressway near Ewloe

The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. Link

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Ewloe Interchange (Junction 34), North Wales Expressway (A55)

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McDonald's restaurant at Northop Services

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Benchmark by Drury Lane, Drury near Buckley

Ordnance Survey benchmark on the north side of Drury Lane, Drury. Levelled at 122.008m above Newlyn Datum, verified 1959. For a view of the road see SJ2964 : Drury Lane at its junction with Bank Lane, Drury Benchmark database: Link

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Drury Lane at its junction with Bank Lane, Drury

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the stone wall close to the speed-calming pads on the road SJ2964 : Benchmark by Drury Lane, Drury near Buckley

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Benchmark in Mount Pleasant Road, Burntwood Pentre

Ordnance Survey benchmark on an old bridge abutment, which is no longer a bridge, in Mount Pleasant Road, Burntwood Pentre. Levelled at 141.830m above Newlyn Datum. For a wider view see SJ2864 : Bridge abutment in Mount Pleasant Road, Burntwood Pentre Benchmark database: Link

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Bridge abutment in Mount Pleasant Road, Burntwood Pentre

The brick abutment is the only sign that there was ever a railway bridge crossing the road here. In times past this area was a hive of activity with brick and tile works as well as coal mines to power the furnaces, all long gone. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark low down on the corner of the abutment, but it is partly hidden by ivy SJ2864 : Benchmark in Mount Pleasant Road, Burntwood Pentre

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Wepre Park - skatepark

Complete with graffiti-style artistry, the skatepark is one of the facilities aimed primarily at youngsters in Wepre Park. On this rather dismal day before the start of the school summer holidays it was deserted.

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Wepre Park Visitor Centre

The old stone gatepost hints that this was the approach to a grander building than a modern visitor centre. In fact there was a hall on this site built in Georgian times that had to be demolished in the 1960s for safety reasons. The original cellars still exist beneath the visitor centre.

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Wepre Park Visitor Centre

The modern visitor centre stands on the site of the old Wepre Hall demolished in the 1960s. The original cellars still exist beneath the building.

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Wepre Park - formal garden

Although the house was demolished in the early 1960s, the formal garden at Wepre Park, originally laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries, has survived. The garden includes this circular lawn with a central fountain.

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Path into Wepre Wood

The path leads south from the Wepre Park visitor centre to Ewloe Castle, following Wepre Brook.

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Wepre Brook

Wepre Brook flows through Wepre Wood (part of Wepre Park) and the path from the visitor centre to Ewloe Castle follows its course upstream.

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Wepre Brook

Wepre Brook (Nant Gwepra in Welsh) flows through Wepre Wood and this footbridge forms part of the network of paths that invite exploration. The bridge, called Pont Aber, was originally sited further up the valley but was relocated here in about 1800 to improve access to Wepre Hall.

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Steps to Ewloe Castle

After crossing Wepre Brook the path to the castle heads up these steps.

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Ewloe Castle

Showing the steps providing public access (originally ramps would have been provided for crossing the walls - there were no gatehouses as such) and the western tower.

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