Plas Teg

Heritage Site in Flintshire

Wales

Plas Teg

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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7516282">SJ3058 : Bridge over Afon Alun/River Alyn, Fagl Lane, Hope</a>
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm195082" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm195082">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> — Rivet benchmark on the Afon Alun bridge, Fagl Lane, Hope Credit: John S Turner

Plas Teg is a historic mansion located in Flintshire, Wales. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in the country and is designated as a Grade I listed building. The house was built in 1610 for Sir John Trevor I, a prominent lawyer and politician of the time.

The mansion is constructed of local red brick with white sandstone dressings, creating an impressive and elegant exterior. Plas Teg features a symmetrical design, with a central three-story main block flanked by two projecting wings. The intricate stone carvings, ornate gables, and decorative chimneys add to its grandeur.

Inside, Plas Teg boasts a stunning collection of period features and architectural details. The Great Hall is particularly notable, with its oak paneling, decorative plasterwork, and a magnificent fireplace. The house also showcases a beautiful Long Gallery, adorned with original Elizabethan oak paneling.

The mansion underwent a meticulous restoration in the late 20th century, which aimed to preserve its historical integrity. Today, Plas Teg serves as a popular heritage site, offering guided tours to visitors who are eager to explore its rich history. The estate also hosts various events, including historical reenactments and ghost tours, adding to its allure.

Plas Teg is not only cherished for its architectural significance but also for its place in Welsh history. It stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Jacobean era, providing a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential families of the past.

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Plas Teg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.13/-3.067 or Grid Reference SJ2859. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Corwen Road at Pontybodkin

Colin Pyle

Site of Coed Talon station, 1986

View NE on A5104, at the former crossing of the LNW & GW Joint line from Mold (left) to Brymbo (right). Nothing whatever is to be seen now relating to the railway, the line having been closed finally on 22/7/63, to passengers from 27/3/50.

Ben Brooksbank