Bwrdd y Rhyfel

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Bwrdd y Rhyfel

A55 eastbound near Gorsedd — A55 eastbound near Gorsedd Credit: Colin Pyle

Bwrdd y Rhyfel, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a significant heritage site of historical importance. Also known as the Warboard, it is a large stone slab that dates back to the medieval period.

The board, which measures approximately 2.5 meters in length, is believed to have been used as a meeting place for local leaders and authorities during times of conflict and war. The stone is inscribed with various markings and symbols, which are thought to represent the different factions and clans involved in the disputes of that era.

Archaeological studies suggest that Bwrdd y Rhyfel was likely used as a platform for discussions, negotiations, and the resolution of conflicts. It is believed that the board would have been placed in a prominent location, allowing for easy accessibility and visibility to all parties involved.

The significance of Bwrdd y Rhyfel lies in its representation of the social and political dynamics of medieval Wales. The stone serves as a testament to the efforts made by local leaders to maintain peace and resolve disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.

Today, Bwrdd y Rhyfel stands as a preserved heritage site, attracting visitors interested in exploring the rich history of Flintshire. The stone slab is housed in a protective glass case to ensure its longevity and preservation.

Visitors to Bwrdd y Rhyfel can immerse themselves in the historical ambiance of the site, learning about the medieval conflicts and the role played by local authorities in maintaining harmony within the region.

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Bwrdd y Rhyfel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.268/-3.282 or Grid Reference SJ1475. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A55 eastbound near Gorsedd

A55 eastbound near Gorsedd

A55 near Pantasaph

A55 near Pantasaph

Pant Y Wacco Welcome to Pant Y Wacco, just off the A5026 near Gorsedd.

Pant Y Wacco

Welcome to Pant Y Wacco, just off the A5026 near Gorsedd.

A55 westbound nears junction 31

A55 westbound nears junction 31

A5026 at Holywell Tyres

A5026 at Holywell Tyres

A5026 north of Gorsedd

A5026 north of Gorsedd

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.

Lloc village sign on the A5026

Lloc village sign on the A5026

Westbound 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&#039;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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Westbound 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. Link

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North Wales Expressway 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&#039;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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North Wales Expressway 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. Link

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North Wales Expressway, Junction 31 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&#039;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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North Wales Expressway, Junction 31

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. Link

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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&#039;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. Link

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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.

Old Milestone by the A5026, west of Pant-y-Wacco, Whitford parish Stone post by the A5026, in parish of Whitford (Flintshire District), West of Pant-y-Wacco, at junction with old road through village. North side of road.

Inscription once read:-
Holywell
3
St. Asaph
7

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: FLT_STHO07

Old Milestone by the A5026, west of Pant-y-Wacco, Whitford parish

Stone post by the A5026, in parish of Whitford (Flintshire District), West of Pant-y-Wacco, at junction with old road through village. North side of road. Inscription once read:- Holywell 3 St. Asaph 7 Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: FLT_STHO07

Milestone Society

Plas Cerrig North of Caerwys

Plas Cerrig

North of Caerwys

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Bwrdd y Rhyfel is located at Grid Ref: SJ1475 (Lat: 53.268, Lng: -3.282)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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