Fenn's Bank

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Fenn's Bank

A495 towards Whitchurch
A495 towards Whitchurch Credit: Steven Brown

Fenn's Bank is a small village located in the county of Flintshire, Wales. Situated near the River Dee, the village is nestled within the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic setting. With a population of around 300 people, Fenn's Bank is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere.

The village is primarily residential, with a scattering of traditional houses and cottages, giving it a charming and quaint character. Fenn's Bank is surrounded by lush green fields, providing ample opportunities for countryside walks and outdoor activities. The nearby River Dee offers residents and visitors the chance to enjoy fishing and boating.

Although small in size, Fenn's Bank is well-connected to neighboring towns and villages, making it an ideal location for those who value peace and quiet but still require access to amenities. The village is within easy reach of the town of Malpas, which offers a range of shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

In terms of local attractions, Fenn's Bank is situated close to the historic Cholmondeley Castle, a popular tourist destination that boasts stunning gardens and hosts various events throughout the year. The village is also within reach of the Welsh border, providing opportunities for exploring the wider region.

Overall, Fenn's Bank in Flintshire offers a charming rural setting, a strong sense of community, and easy access to amenities and attractions, making it an appealing place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful and scenic location.

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Fenn's Bank Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.948424/-2.735638 or Grid Reference SJ5039. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A495 towards Whitchurch
A495 towards Whitchurch
Lane from Blackoe Bridge
Lane from Blackoe Bridge
Site of Fenns Bank station, 1997 View NE, towards Whitchurch: ex-Cambrian Railway Whitchurch - Ellesmere - Oswestry - Buttington - Welshpool - Machynlleth - Aberystwyth main line, closed entirely Whitchurch - Buttington 18/1/65 - except goods continued Whitchurch - Ellesmere until 29/3/65. By 1997 the station site is swallowed up in vegetation.
Site of Fenns Bank station, 1997
View NE, towards Whitchurch: ex-Cambrian Railway Whitchurch - Ellesmere - Oswestry - Buttington - Welshpool - Machynlleth - Aberystwyth main line, closed entirely Whitchurch - Buttington 18/1/65 - except goods continued Whitchurch - Ellesmere until 29/3/65. By 1997 the station site is swallowed up in vegetation.
Bridge 37 Llangollen Canal Duddleston Bridge which carries a farm track over the canal.
Bridge 37 Llangollen Canal
Duddleston Bridge which carries a farm track over the canal.
Bridge 38  Llangollen Canal Old Man's Bridge
Bridge 38 Llangollen Canal
Old Man's Bridge
Bridge 39 Llangollen Canal Cambrian Railway Bridge. This carries the old Oswestry - Ellesmere - Whitchurch Line which opened in 1863 and was close in the Beeching cuts of the 1960's.
Bridge 39 Llangollen Canal
Cambrian Railway Bridge. This carries the old Oswestry - Ellesmere - Whitchurch Line which opened in 1863 and was close in the Beeching cuts of the 1960's.
Bridge 42 Llangollen Canal Tilstock Park Lift Bridge
Bridge 42 Llangollen Canal
Tilstock Park Lift Bridge
Bridge 41, Llangollen Canal Springhall Bridge
Bridge 41, Llangollen Canal
Springhall Bridge
Pinfold Cottage on A495
Pinfold Cottage on A495
House on the A525, Whitewell
House on the A525, Whitewell
Broad Oak Farm, Whitewell
Broad Oak Farm, Whitewell
A525 near Broad Oak Farm Looking east.
A525 near Broad Oak Farm
Looking east.
Holy Trinity church, Bronington Converted in the C19 out of a large barn, the church still feels a little agricultural, which seems highly fitting here.
Holy Trinity church, Bronington
Converted in the C19 out of a large barn, the church still feels a little agricultural, which seems highly fitting here.
Lay-by on the A495 near Bronington
Lay-by on the A495 near Bronington
Lay-by near Bronington Taken about nine years after my previous photo here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3541775">SJ4939 : Lay-by near Bronington</a>.
Lay-by near Bronington
Taken about nine years after my previous photo here: SJ4939 : Lay-by near Bronington.
A495 Ellesmere Road
A495 Ellesmere Road
There was a tree
There was a tree
Holy Trinity, Bronington A converted and extended barn.
Holy Trinity, Bronington
A converted and extended barn.
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Fenn's Bank is located at Grid Ref: SJ5039 (Lat: 52.948424, Lng: -2.735638)

Unitary Authority: Wrexham

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 52.948424,-2.735638
Fenn's Bank
Alt Name: Fenns Bank
Alt Name En: Fenns Bank
Name Cy: Fenns Bank
Name En: Fenn's Bank
Place: village
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Crossing
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Shelter
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Crossing
Lat/Long: 52.9479017/-2.7346499
Fenn's Bank
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q28971106
Wikipedia: en:Fenn's Bank railway station
Lat/Long: 52.94694/-2.7316102
Addr Housename: Whitegates
Lat/Long: 52.946685/-2.7312303
Addr Housename: Station Cottage
Lat/Long: 52.9466447/-2.7313993
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 13
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.9475987/-2.7322081
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 08:15
Ref: SY13 668
Lat/Long: 52.946021/-2.7312079
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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