Coed-y-cra Uchaf

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Coed-y-cra Uchaf

Flint Mountain Woodland
Flint Mountain Woodland Credit: Carly McCarthy

Coed-y-cra Uchaf is a historic heritage site located in Flintshire, Wales. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Mold, this site holds great historical significance and is a popular destination for visitors and history enthusiasts.

Dating back to the medieval period, Coed-y-cra Uchaf was once a fortified manor house. The site consists of a rectangular enclosure surrounded by a moat, which served as a defensive feature in the past. The manor house itself, although no longer standing, would have been a grand structure with a central hall, chambers, and a great hall for communal gatherings.

Today, visitors can explore the ruins and experience a tangible connection to the past. The site offers a glimpse into the lives of the nobility and the architectural styles prevalent during the medieval era. The remains of the moat and the earthworks surrounding the enclosure are particularly impressive, showcasing the engineering skills of the time.

Coed-y-cra Uchaf is also known for its scenic surroundings, with beautiful countryside views and walking trails nearby. The site is well-maintained and accessible to the public, with informative signage providing historical context and points of interest.

For those interested in history, architecture, or simply looking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Welsh countryside, Coed-y-cra Uchaf is a must-visit destination. It offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and appreciate the rich heritage of Flintshire.

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Coed-y-cra Uchaf Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.225/-3.16 or Grid Reference SJ2270. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flint Mountain Woodland
Flint Mountain Woodland
Ramparts and Ditch, Moel y Gaer, Rhosesmor Iron Age hillfort.
Ramparts and Ditch, Moel y Gaer, Rhosesmor
Iron Age hillfort.
Car Parking area, Halkyn An informal car parking area across the road from the Blue Bell Inn.
Car Parking area, Halkyn
An informal car parking area across the road from the Blue Bell Inn.
The Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn
The Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn
Old Milepost by the A55, Halkyn Milepost by the A55, in parish of Halkyn (Flintshire District), Halkyn, on grass verge on Northeast side of the A55, below Pen Lan Lane overbridge to Plas Isaf.

Inscription reads:-
M F / CHESTER 14 0 :: COUNTY / OF / FLINT / 1892 :: M F / HOLYWELL 3 2

Grade II listed by Cadw.
Reference Number: 26212 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=26212" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=26212">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: FLT_CHHO14
Old Milepost by the A55, Halkyn
Milepost by the A55, in parish of Halkyn (Flintshire District), Halkyn, on grass verge on Northeast side of the A55, below Pen Lan Lane overbridge to Plas Isaf. Inscription reads:- M F / CHESTER 14 0 :: COUNTY / OF / FLINT / 1892 :: M F / HOLYWELL 3 2 Grade II listed by Cadw. Reference Number: 26212 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: FLT_CHHO14
A55  south of Flint Mountain
A55 south of Flint Mountain
A55 near Northop
A55 near Northop
The old coach road looking South This is a view of the old coach road (now a track) in Halkyn heading South towards Rhosesmor.  The house on the right by the tree is the old toll house.
The old coach road looking South
This is a view of the old coach road (now a track) in Halkyn heading South towards Rhosesmor. The house on the right by the tree is the old toll house.
B5126 at Coleg Cambria, Northop
B5126 at Coleg Cambria, Northop
B5126 near Plas Newydd, the main road before the A55
B5126 near Plas Newydd, the main road before the A55
Halkyn farmland Looking down over pasture land from Halkyn towards the Dee Estuary
Halkyn farmland
Looking down over pasture land from Halkyn towards the Dee Estuary
Hillside field, with stream. South east of Flint.
Hillside field, with stream.
South east of Flint.
Coed- y -Cra Farm West of the A55 near Halkyn.
Coed- y -Cra Farm
West of the A55 near Halkyn.
Service Stop on the A55 Little Chef on the busy A55 near Halkyn.
Service Stop on the A55
Little Chef on the busy A55 near Halkyn.
St Thomas Church, Flint Mountain Flint Mountain is the name of the village, it's actually on a small hill.
St Thomas Church, Flint Mountain
Flint Mountain is the name of the village, it's actually on a small hill.
Egerton House, Flint Mountain
Egerton House, Flint Mountain
Lake, Bryn-y-garreg I suspect this is an artificial lake, as it's not shown on my map...
Lake, Bryn-y-garreg
I suspect this is an artificial lake, as it's not shown on my map...
Disused cottage, Bryn-y-garreg
Disused cottage, Bryn-y-garreg
Show me another place!

Coed-y-cra Uchaf is located at Grid Ref: SJ2270 (Lat: 53.225, Lng: -3.16)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.225,-3.16
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2287952/-3.1628448
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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