Bâch-y-graig

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Bâch-y-graig

A541 Bodfari Road The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages. — A541 Bodfari Road Credit: David Dixon

Bâch-y-graig is a historic heritage site located in Flintshire, Wales. Situated in the picturesque village of Caerwys, it holds significant historical and architectural importance. The site comprises a fortified medieval manor house dating back to the 14th century.

Built on a hillside, Bâch-y-graig was constructed using local limestone and sandstone, showcasing the architectural style of the era. The manor house originally served as a defensive structure, featuring a strong outer wall and a gatehouse with a drawbridge. Over the centuries, it underwent several modifications and expansions, reflecting the changing needs of its inhabitants.

The interior of Bâch-y-graig reveals a wealth of historical features and artifacts, including grand fireplaces, timber beams, and intricate stone carvings. Some of the original medieval furnishings and decorative elements have been preserved, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.

The site also boasts beautiful gardens, meticulously maintained to evoke the atmosphere of the medieval period. The gardens feature traditional plants, herbs, and flowers commonly found during that time, complementing the historical ambiance.

Bâch-y-graig is open to the public, offering guided tours that provide in-depth insights into its rich history. The site is a popular destination for history enthusiasts, architectural admirers, and tourists seeking an authentic experience of medieval Wales. Its significance as a heritage site has been recognized, and it is protected under national preservation laws.

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Bâch-y-graig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.232/-3.385 or Grid Reference SJ0771. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A541 Bodfari Road

The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages.

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A541 near Bodfari

A541 near Bodfari

A541 near Bodfari

Bodfari Road

Bodfari Road (A541)

The Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion

Chris Andrews

Lodge to Pontruffydd Hall Farm

Ornate entrance lodge to Pontruffydd Hall

Eirian Evans

North Wales WWII defences: Pont Ruffydd, Bodfari - pillbox remains (1)

Remains of a pillbox built into a wall on the east side of the bridge over the River Clwyd near Bodfari. On this side of the wall is the pillbox base that projects outwards from the wall seen between the first pair of cones. Part of the Clwydian Range Stop Line from Mostyn in the north, to Llangollen in the south. SJ0769 : North Wales WWII defences: Pont Ruffydd, Bodfari - pillbox remains (2)

Mike Searle

North Wales WWII defences: Pont Ruffydd, Bodfari - pillbox remains (2)

More substantial remains of the pillbox survives in the field on the other side of the wall, and appears to have fallen away from its base. SJ0769 : North Wales WWII defences: Pont Ruffydd, Bodfari - pillbox remains (1)

Mike Searle