Four Crosses

Settlement in Merionethshire

Wales

Four Crosses

House at Druid On the A494.
House at Druid Credit: Trevor Harris

Four Crosses is a small village located in the historic county of Merionethshire, Wales. Situated near the border between England and Wales, it lies approximately 7 miles northeast of Welshpool and 13 miles west of Oswestry. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

The origins of Four Crosses date back to the medieval period when it served as a vital crossroad for travelers and traders. The name of the village is derived from the four ancient stone crosses that once marked this important junction. Today, only one of the crosses remains, serving as a reminder of the village's rich heritage.

Despite its small size, Four Crosses boasts a strong sense of community. The village is home to a close-knit population, with a range of amenities catering to its residents. These include a local primary school, a community hall, a post office, and a pub. The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Four Crosses benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns of Welshpool and Oswestry, which provide additional amenities and services. The village is well-connected by road, with the A483 passing nearby, allowing for easy access to the wider region.

Overall, Four Crosses offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents, combining rural charm with convenient access to nearby towns and amenities.

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Four Crosses Images

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House at Druid On the A494.
House at Druid
On the A494.
Alwen River near Melin Rhug At higher than its usual level after days of rain
Alwen River near Melin Rhug
At higher than its usual level after days of rain
Pont Melin Rhug The bridge was probably built in the early C18, and similar in style to the local bridges over the River Dee at Corwen, Carrog and Cynwyd. It is listed Grade II*. The A5 used this bridge until a new bridge was built just north of it.
Pont Melin Rhug
The bridge was probably built in the early C18, and similar in style to the local bridges over the River Dee at Corwen, Carrog and Cynwyd. It is listed Grade II*. The A5 used this bridge until a new bridge was built just north of it.
A494 north at Glan-yr-Afon village sign
A494 north at Glan-yr-Afon village sign
A494 north at  Four Crosses
A494 north at Four Crosses
A494 north approaching junction with the A5
A494 north approaching junction with the A5
A494 north at the junction with the A5
A494 north at the junction with the A5
The A5 east just after crossing the Afon Alwen
The A5 east just after crossing the Afon Alwen
Cattle grid On minor road above the Dee valley.
Cattle grid
On minor road above the Dee valley.
Animal feeder with a view
Animal feeder with a view
Junction of the A5 and the A494 at Druid Controlled by lights, the A494 goes left here towards Bala, whilst the main A5 truck route to Holyhead continues straight on (ie on the right in the image, granted.)
Junction of the A5 and the A494 at Druid
Controlled by lights, the A494 goes left here towards Bala, whilst the main A5 truck route to Holyhead continues straight on (ie on the right in the image, granted.)
OS flush bracket on the old Post Office at Druid Repainted sometime since Dusty's photo at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5142882">SJ0443 : Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (11364)</a> was taken, and almost illegible as a consequence. It was last recorded by the OS in 1975 at 152.418m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn. Older maps show another benchmark on the front (roadside) face of the building, at 499.6ft above Liverpool datum, but I'd guess this has been lost to alterations or render.
OS flush bracket on the old Post Office at Druid
Repainted sometime since Dusty's photo at SJ0443 : Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (11364) was taken, and almost illegible as a consequence. It was last recorded by the OS in 1975 at 152.418m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn. Older maps show another benchmark on the front (roadside) face of the building, at 499.6ft above Liverpool datum, but I'd guess this has been lost to alterations or render.
Sheep in a field west of Druid junction The field is in the valley of the Afon Alwen, which joins the Dyfrdwy a couple of miles downstream in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ0642">SJ0642</a>
Sheep in a field west of Druid junction
The field is in the valley of the Afon Alwen, which joins the Dyfrdwy a couple of miles downstream in SJ0642
Field above Druid
Field above Druid
View across the Dee valley
View across the Dee valley
Farmland near Cynwyd
Farmland near Cynwyd
Farmland near Cynwyd Farmland above the Dee valley near Cynwyd.
Farmland near Cynwyd
Farmland above the Dee valley near Cynwyd.
View over the Nant Heulog The Nant Heulog follows the tree line right to left and then flows into the Afon Alwen 1/2 mile to the NE.
View over the Nant Heulog
The Nant Heulog follows the tree line right to left and then flows into the Afon Alwen 1/2 mile to the NE.
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Four Crosses is located at Grid Ref: SJ0342 (Lat: 52.975465, Lng: -3.4405727)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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