Caer Estyn

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Caer Estyn

Located in Flintshire, Wales, Caer Estyn is a historic heritage site that holds significant archaeological and cultural value. The site comprises the remains of an ancient hillfort, offering a glimpse into the area's rich past. Dating back to the Iron Age, Caer Estyn is believed to have been inhabited from around 600 BC until the Roman period.

The hillfort is situated on a prominent ridge, providing strategic advantages for its inhabitants. The site covers an area of approximately 3.5 hectares and is surrounded by impressive earthworks, including a rampart and ditch. These defensive features suggest that Caer Estyn served as a stronghold, offering protection to its occupants.

Excavations and surveys have revealed various structures within the hillfort, such as roundhouses and storage pits. These findings provide insights into the daily lives of its inhabitants and their agricultural practices. Additionally, numerous artifacts have been discovered at the site, including pottery fragments, tools, and personal items, further enhancing our understanding of the Iron Age community that resided here.

Caer Estyn's strategic location and its historical importance make it a fascinating heritage site. It offers visitors an opportunity to explore and appreciate the ancient remains of a hillfort, providing a glimpse into the lives of its past inhabitants. Its significance lies not only in its archaeological value but also in the preservation of Welsh history and culture. Caer Estyn stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Flintshire and its ancient communities.

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Caer Estyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.111/-3.0244 or Grid Reference SJ3157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Caergwrle Castle

Chris Andrews

Rivet benchmark on the Afon Alun bridge, Fagl Lane, Hope

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on the north parapet of the Fagl Lane bridge over the Afon Alun/River Alyn. The bridge was built in 1933/4 to straighten the road and replaced the earlier Pont y Delyn, which still exists to the south. Levelled at 82.802m above Newlyn Datum, verified 1959. For a wider view see SJ3058 : Bridge over Afon Alun/River Alyn, Fagl Lane, Hope Link

John S Turner

Bridge over Afon Alun/River Alyn, Fagl Lane, Hope

Looking east along Fagl Lane over the bridge that was built in 1933/4 to straighten the road and replace Pont y Delyn, which is out of sight on the right. There is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on top of the left hand/north parapet SJ3058 : Rivet benchmark on the Afon Alun bridge, Fagl Lane, Hope.

John S Turner

Benchmark on wall by Hope railway bridge, Fagl Lane

Ordnance Survey benchmark on the stone wall by the south parapet of Hope railway bridge in Fagl Lane. Levelled at 87.063m above Newlyn Datum, verified 1959. The bridge creates an 'S' bend in the road and judging by the damage to the adjacent metal box the cut mark has done well to survive. For a wider view see SJ3058 : Stone wall by Hope railway bridge, Fagl Lane Link

John S Turner

Stone wall by Hope railway bridge, Fagl Lane

Looking across Fagl Lane towards the stone wall between the railway bridge on the left, and the access lane to Hope Station. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the wall to the left of the damaged electricity cabinet SJ3058 : Benchmark on wall by Hope railway bridge, Fagl Lane

John S Turner

Benchmark on Cefn-y-Bedd railway bridge, Wrexham Road

Ordnance Survey benchmark on the northwest corner of the railway bridge over Wrexham Road, Cefn-y-Bedd. Levelled at 82.601m above Newlyn Datum, verified 1959. For wider views see: SJ3156 : Low Bridge over Wrexham Road, Cefn-y-Bedd and SJ3156 : Low Bridge over Wrexham Road, Cefn-y-Bedd Benchmark database: Link

John S Turner

Low Bridge over Wrexham Road, Cefn-y-Bedd

Despite the warning signs Cefn-y-Bedd railway bridge is often hit with oversize lorries or loads. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the left hand corner of the bridge SJ3156 : Benchmark on Cefn-y-Bedd railway bridge, Wrexham Road

John S Turner

Low Bridge over Wrexham Road, Cefn-y-Bedd

John S Turner

DEMU 230007 leaving Hope (Flintshire) Station for Wrexham

Converted from London Underground stock

Peter Moore

Field north-east of summit of Hope Mountain

Hope Mountain is a hill of modest height west of the village of Caergwrle. Beyond the field and the bracken a slope drops steeply to the village.

Trevor Littlewood

Sandy Rocks

The view of Hope, Caergwrle, Abermorddu, Llay and the Cheshire Plains looking on to Liverpool in the distance.

Graeme Walker

The Sandy Rocks

The rocks which are made of sandstone have stood the test of time for hundreds of years.The spectacular view of Liverpool and the Cheshire plains is well worth a visit.

Graeme Walker

This Is The Road To ? ? ?

Graeme Walker

Spring on the sides of Hope Mountain

The surrounding heather and trees made it a pretty spot. The spring is located just below large Sandstone rocks such as those found SJ2957 : The Sandy Rocks.

David Quinn

Footbridge over a small Stream.

The footpaths between Waun-y-Llyn country park and Caergwrle and not the most trodden, and resemble a jungle in places. On the other side of the bridge there is a bit of an overgrowth of all sorts of bushes, most with nettles!

David Quinn

Passing by on the Wrexham Road

Between Penyffordd and Hope on the A550

David Long

Red, or White, Sir?

The two pubs on the hill into Hope are the White Lion and the Red Lion

David Long

Caergwrle's Packhorse Bridge/Y Bont Pynfarch

Late afternoon on the mid 17th century packhorse bridge at Caergwrle. One of the finest examples of its type in Wales it was restored in 2001 after flood damage. It features low walls to allow for the passage of bulging side packs, and the two triangular recesses allow pedestrians to step out of the way of a packhorse train.

John S Turner

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Caer Estyn is located at Grid Ref: SJ3157 (Lat: 53.111, Lng: -3.0244)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales