Althrey Hall

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Althrey Hall

Pont Bangor-is-Coed Bangor-on-Dee bridge in the early morning spring sunshine.
Pont Bangor-is-Coed Credit: Mike Parker

Althrey Hall, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a historic heritage site renowned for its architectural grandeur and rich history. The hall, originally built in the early 17th century, is a Grade II* listed building and has undergone several renovations and additions over the years.

The hall's design is a captivating blend of Jacobean and Georgian styles, showcasing the architectural trends of different eras. The exterior features symmetrical facades, elegant sash windows, and decorative stone carvings, reflecting the craftsmanship of the period. The interior boasts spacious rooms with high ceilings, ornate plasterwork, and intricate wood paneling, all meticulously preserved.

The estate surrounding Althrey Hall offers picturesque views, with well-manicured gardens, sprawling lawns, and an enchanting lake. The grounds also feature a walled garden, which was once used for growing produce to supply the hall's residents.

Throughout its history, Althrey Hall has had various owners, including notable families such as the Hanmer and Myddelton families. The hall has been associated with significant events, including its occupation by Parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War.

Today, Althrey Hall serves as a private residence and is not open to the general public. However, its splendid architecture and historical significance have made it a renowned landmark in Flintshire. Its majestic presence and well-preserved features make it an emblem of the region's heritage and a testament to the craftsmanship of bygone eras.

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Althrey Hall Images

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Pont Bangor-is-Coed Bangor-on-Dee bridge in the early morning spring sunshine.
Pont Bangor-is-Coed
Bangor-on-Dee bridge in the early morning spring sunshine.
Bangor on Dee, St Dunawd
Bangor on Dee, St Dunawd
Pub and church The Royal Oak and St Dunawd's Church in Bangor-is-y-Coed.
Pub and church
The Royal Oak and St Dunawd's Church in Bangor-is-y-Coed.
Bangor racecourse Viewed from the B5069.
Bangor racecourse
Viewed from the B5069.
Field with two trees At Cloy Farm.
Field with two trees
At Cloy Farm.
Cattle grazing in a field by the River Dee With a distant view of the Welsh hills.
Cattle grazing in a field by the River Dee
With a distant view of the Welsh hills.
Autumnal reflections In the River Dee.
Autumnal reflections
In the River Dee.
Bangor Bridge The original bridge over the Dee at Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed dates from Medieval times and is Grade I listed. Completely inadequate to cope with modern motor  traffic, it was replaced by the Bangor By-pass bridge just upstream in 1978. It still carries one-way light motor traffic from west to east. 

The Royal Oak public house stands on the east bank.
Bangor Bridge
The original bridge over the Dee at Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed dates from Medieval times and is Grade I listed. Completely inadequate to cope with modern motor traffic, it was replaced by the Bangor By-pass bridge just upstream in 1978. It still carries one-way light motor traffic from west to east. The Royal Oak public house stands on the east bank.
Kayakers come ashore on the River Dee An inflatable kayak coming in to land just upstream from the old Bangor Bridge.
Kayakers come ashore on the River Dee
An inflatable kayak coming in to land just upstream from the old Bangor Bridge.
Bangor Bridge The original bridge over the Dee at Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed dates from Medieval times and is Grade I listed. Completely inadequate to cope with modern motor  traffic, it was replaced by the Bangor By-pass bridge just upstream in 1978. It still carries one-way light motor traffic from west to east. 

Looking downstream; a large quantity of flotsam has accumulated against one of the bridge piers.
Bangor Bridge
The original bridge over the Dee at Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed dates from Medieval times and is Grade I listed. Completely inadequate to cope with modern motor traffic, it was replaced by the Bangor By-pass bridge just upstream in 1978. It still carries one-way light motor traffic from west to east. Looking downstream; a large quantity of flotsam has accumulated against one of the bridge piers.
Bangor Bridge The original bridge over the Dee at Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed dates from Medieval times and is Grade I listed. Completely inadequate to cope with modern motor  traffic, it was replaced by the Bangor By-pass bridge just upstream in 1978. It still carries one-way light motor traffic from west to east. 

Looking downstream; a large quantity of flotsam has accumulated against one of the bridge piers.
Bangor Bridge
The original bridge over the Dee at Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed dates from Medieval times and is Grade I listed. Completely inadequate to cope with modern motor traffic, it was replaced by the Bangor By-pass bridge just upstream in 1978. It still carries one-way light motor traffic from west to east. Looking downstream; a large quantity of flotsam has accumulated against one of the bridge piers.
St Dunawd's Church, Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed Grade II* listed church, part dating back to the 14th Century. St Dunawd was the abbot of the original monastery which stood on the site in the 6th Century. The flood bank of the River Dee can be seen to the right.
St Dunawd's Church, Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed
Grade II* listed church, part dating back to the 14th Century. St Dunawd was the abbot of the original monastery which stood on the site in the 6th Century. The flood bank of the River Dee can be seen to the right.
Churchyard of St Dunawd's Church In Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed. The Royal Oak public  house stands on the far side of the road.
Churchyard of St Dunawd's Church
In Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed. The Royal Oak public house stands on the far side of the road.
Floodbank on the River Dee Upstream from Bangor Bridge.
Floodbank on the River Dee
Upstream from Bangor Bridge.
Local map of  Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed Posted on the wall of the churchyard, this map was compiled from the drawings, memories and records of the people of the area.
Local map of Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed
Posted on the wall of the churchyard, this map was compiled from the drawings, memories and records of the people of the area.
Bangor By-pass Bridge The by-pass bridge oat Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed on the A525 was built in 1978 to relieve pressure on the original medieval bridge a short way downstream which was completely inadequate to cope with modern traffic.
Bangor By-pass Bridge
The by-pass bridge oat Bangor-on-Dee/Bangor-is-y-Coed on the A525 was built in 1978 to relieve pressure on the original medieval bridge a short way downstream which was completely inadequate to cope with modern traffic.
Farm buildings at Eyton House
Farm buildings at Eyton House
Bangor-on-Dee Bridge & log jam
Bangor-on-Dee Bridge & log jam
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Althrey Hall is located at Grid Ref: SJ3744 (Lat: 52.993, Lng: -2.932)

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