Maen Achwyfaen

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Maen Achwyfaen

Guidepost at road junction, Trelogan WHITFORD
HOLYWELL
GLANRAFON — Guidepost at road junction, Trelogan Credit: Meirion

Maen Achwyfaen is a historic standing stone located in Flintshire, Wales. The stone is believed to date back to the Bronze Age, making it over 4,000 years old. It stands at approximately 2.4 meters tall and is made of sandstone.

The stone is situated in a picturesque rural landscape, surrounded by fields and trees. It is thought to have been used as a marker or boundary stone by the ancient inhabitants of the area. The name "Achwyfaen" translates to "field of stones," reflecting the presence of other standing stones in the vicinity.

Maen Achwyfaen is a protected heritage site, and visitors are encouraged to respect its significance and historical value. The stone serves as a reminder of the ancient peoples who once inhabited this area and offers a glimpse into the rich history of Flintshire.

Visitors to Maen Achwyfaen can enjoy a tranquil and scenic setting, perfect for quiet contemplation and reflection on the passage of time. The stone's enduring presence is a testament to the enduring legacy of Wales' ancient past.

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Maen Achwyfaen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.297/-3.313 or Grid Reference SJ1278. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Guidepost at road junction, Trelogan WHITFORD
HOLYWELL
GLANRAFON

Guidepost at road junction, Trelogan

WHITFORD HOLYWELL GLANRAFON

Damaged benchmark on derelict building, Trelogan For more details see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm180728" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm180728">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>

Damaged benchmark on derelict building, Trelogan

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Mynydd y Garreg Tower May have been a windmill and then converted to a Roman Pharos folly?

Mynydd y Garreg Tower

May have been a windmill and then converted to a Roman Pharos folly?

Kevin Waterhouse

Maen Achwyfan Wheel Cross

Maen Achwyfan Wheel Cross

Kevin Waterhouse

Fields surrounding Trelogan Farm and Berth-y-Maen

Fields surrounding Trelogan Farm and Berth-y-Maen

Footpath through agricultural land surrounding Wern Farm

Footpath through agricultural land surrounding Wern Farm

Afon Goch pub sign, Trelogan

Afon Goch pub sign, Trelogan

Trelogan fields Fields in the hills near Trelogan

Trelogan fields

Fields in the hills near Trelogan

Stile for footpath through Bryn Digrif land

Stile for footpath through Bryn Digrif land

Glol Woodland

Glol Woodland

Kissing gate for access to paths beside Glol woodland

Kissing gate for access to paths beside Glol woodland

Across fields towards Ty-newydd Farm Berthengam is in the distance

Across fields towards Ty-newydd Farm

Berthengam is in the distance

Across fields to Glol Farm

Across fields to Glol Farm

Track to Maen y Glol

Track to Maen y Glol

Kissing gate for path to Mynydd Mostyn

Kissing gate for path to Mynydd Mostyn

Field south of Mynydd Mostyn There is a superb view from here over Marian Ffrith to the mountains of Snowdonia

Field south of Mynydd Mostyn

There is a superb view from here over Marian Ffrith to the mountains of Snowdonia

Mynydd Mostyn Farm near Berthengam

Mynydd Mostyn Farm near Berthengam

Pen-y-Bryn Road in Berthengam

Pen-y-Bryn Road in Berthengam

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Maen Achwyfaen is located at Grid Ref: SJ1278 (Lat: 53.297, Lng: -3.313)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.297,-3.313

Ref: 22

Lat/Long: 53.2993918/-3.3099469

Maen Achwynfan Cross

Height: 2.5

Historic: monument

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 53.298671/-3.3085378

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Gelli

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Power: pole

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Lat/Long: 53.2949767/-3.3111393

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Power: pole

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Lat/Long: 53.2960814/-3.3180171

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Lat/Long: 53.2950855/-3.3167398

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Power: pole

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Sa 11:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: CH8 12

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Source: survey

Survey Date: 2014-03-24

Lat/Long: 53.2990762/-3.3079692

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Motor Vehicle: no

Source: survey

Survey Date: 2014-03-24

Lat/Long: 53.2990872/-3.3084138

Bryn Digrif Barrow I

Archaeological Site: tumulus

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 53.298934/-3.313029

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2981743/-3.3141351

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2980877/-3.3128664

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2979643/-3.3112141

Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2990142/-3.3100393

Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Direction: 190

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Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 8

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Location: roof

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Direction: 190

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Generator Solar Modules: 15

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Location: roof

Power: generator

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Direction: SSE

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Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 17

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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2929129/-3.3139746

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2965075/-3.3129924

Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.2974074/-3.3136023

Power: pole

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