Babell

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Babell

Naid-y-March Standing Stones Possibly re-positioned Bronze Age stones, a filled mine shaft lies between them.
Naid-y-March Standing Stones Credit: Chris Andrews

Babell is a small village located in the county of Flintshire, Wales. Situated in the northeastern part of the country, it lies approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Holywell and 18 miles west of the city of Chester. Babell is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland characterizing the area.

The village itself is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. It is known for its peaceful and rural setting, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Babell does not have many amenities within its borders but benefits from its close proximity to neighboring towns. Holywell, with its range of shops, supermarkets, and services, is a short drive away. The village is also well-connected by road, with the A55 North Wales Expressway running nearby, providing easy access to the wider region.

Historically, Babell was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being a significant occupation for its residents. However, like many rural areas, it has experienced changes in recent years, with an increasing number of residents commuting to work in nearby towns.

Overall, Babell offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle in the Welsh countryside, while still enjoying the convenience of nearby amenities and transport links.

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Babell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.2565/-3.269173 or Grid Reference SJ1574. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Naid-y-March Standing Stones Possibly re-positioned Bronze Age stones, a filled mine shaft lies between them.
Naid-y-March Standing Stones
Possibly re-positioned Bronze Age stones, a filled mine shaft lies between them.
A55 near Pantasaph
A55 near Pantasaph
Bridleway leading from Calcot Hall Heading for a minor road near Hafod Dedw Farm
Bridleway leading from Calcot Hall
Heading for a minor road near Hafod Dedw Farm
Stone stile On a footpath from a minor lane near Ash Farm.  There are several of these stiles recently built in this traditional style through the boundaries between fields on this route
Stone stile
On a footpath from a minor lane near Ash Farm. There are several of these stiles recently built in this traditional style through the boundaries between fields on this route
Bridleway from Ysceifiog Where it crosses a minor lane near Ash Farm, heading east through fields towards a road between Lixwm and Brynford
Bridleway from Ysceifiog
Where it crosses a minor lane near Ash Farm, heading east through fields towards a road between Lixwm and Brynford
Lane near Hafod-dew
Lane near Hafod-dew
Babell village and Black Lion Inn
Babell village and Black Lion Inn
Lane at Waen-isaf
Lane at Waen-isaf
Lane junction at Groes Faen Bach
Lane junction at Groes Faen Bach
The remains of the Holywell Racecourse Grandstand I believe that the wood and stone structure was evident until a few years ago but all that is left is a couple of piles of stones.
The remains of the Holywell Racecourse Grandstand
I believe that the wood and stone structure was evident until a few years ago but all that is left is a couple of piles of stones.
Calcot Hall - Old and New Not a particularly prepossessing hall - from the bridleway.
Calcot Hall - Old and New
Not a particularly prepossessing hall - from the bridleway.
Old Calcot Hall Replaced with a modern house
Old Calcot Hall
Replaced with a modern house
Monastery Road Bridge over the North Wales Expressway near Brynford 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.

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Monastery Road Bridge over the North Wales Expressway near Brynford
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. LinkExternal link SABRE
Bridge over the A55 near to Gorsedd 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.

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Bridge over the A55 near to Gorsedd
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. LinkExternal link SABRE
A section of hedge and tree-lined minor road near Coed y Carreg Looking eastward.
A section of hedge and tree-lined minor road near Coed y Carreg
Looking eastward.
Field edge path and stile near Bryn Glas Looking northward.
Field edge path and stile near Bryn Glas
Looking northward.
Footpath crossing a field with grazing sheep at Babell Looking north-eastward.
Footpath crossing a field with grazing sheep at Babell
Looking north-eastward.
Calcoed Lane enclosed between hedges and heading for Babel Looking south-westward.
Calcoed Lane enclosed between hedges and heading for Babel
Looking south-westward.
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Babell is located at Grid Ref: SJ1574 (Lat: 53.2565, Lng: -3.269173)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Babell
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