Black Brook

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Black Brook

St Mary's church, Mold St Mary&#039;s church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII. — St Mary's church, Mold Credit: Philip Halling

Black Brook is a small village located in Flintshire, Wales. It is situated near the larger town of Buckley and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments.

Black Brook is known for its peaceful and rural setting, making it a popular choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a close-knit community, with a village hall and local pub serving as gathering places for residents.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with walking and cycling trails nearby. The village is also conveniently located for access to the A55, making it easy to reach nearby towns and cities such as Chester and Wrexham.

Overall, Black Brook is a charming and tranquil village that offers a relaxed way of life for its residents. With its beautiful surroundings and strong sense of community, it is a sought-after place to live in Flintshire.

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St Mary's church, Mold St Mary&#039;s church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

St Mary's church, Mold

St Mary's church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

Steps leading up to Mold church Steps leading up to St Mary&#039;s church. The church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

Steps leading up to Mold church

Steps leading up to St Mary's church. The church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

Tower of St Mary's church, Mold The tower of St Mary&#039;s church. The church was built in the 1480s in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

Tower of St Mary's church, Mold

The tower of St Mary's church. The church was built in the 1480s in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

Steps into the churchyard Steps providing access to St Mary&#039;s churchyard in Mold.

Steps into the churchyard

Steps providing access to St Mary's churchyard in Mold.

The Dolphin The Dolphin pub on High Street in Mold.

The Dolphin

The Dolphin pub on High Street in Mold.

Blue plaque on St Mary's church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7049009">SJ2364 : St Mary's church, Mold</a>

Blue plaque on St Mary's church

SJ2364 : St Mary's church, Mold

Statue of Daniel Owen Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

Statue of Daniel Owen

Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

Statue of Daniel Owen Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

Statue of Daniel Owen

Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

Statue of Daniel Owen Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

Statue of Daniel Owen

Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

A WWI memorial and statue of Daniel Owen In the foreground is the black cut-out memorial to a WWI soldier. In the background is the statue of Daniel Owen which stands beside Mold library; it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was a Welsh writer and novelist. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

A WWI memorial and statue of Daniel Owen

In the foreground is the black cut-out memorial to a WWI soldier. In the background is the statue of Daniel Owen which stands beside Mold library; it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was a Welsh writer and novelist. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

Territorial Force Association The Territotial Force Association building on Park Street. The building is decorated in vermiculated rustication style.

Territorial Force Association

The Territotial Force Association building on Park Street. The building is decorated in vermiculated rustication style.

Memorial tomb Memorial tomb in St Mary&#039;s churchyard, Mold.

Memorial tomb

Memorial tomb in St Mary's churchyard, Mold.

A memorial tomb and gravestones The unusual oval memorial tomb is surrounded by gravestones moved from their original position in the churchyard of St Mary&#039;s church, Mold.

A memorial tomb and gravestones

The unusual oval memorial tomb is surrounded by gravestones moved from their original position in the churchyard of St Mary's church, Mold.

Richard Wilson table tomb Richard Wilson (1714-1782) table tomb in the churchyard of St Mary&#039;s church in Mold. The biography on the Tate&#039;s website describe him as &#039;an influential Welsh landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape&#039;. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy.

Richard Wilson table tomb

Richard Wilson (1714-1782) table tomb in the churchyard of St Mary's church in Mold. The biography on the Tate's website describe him as 'an influential Welsh landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape'. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy.

Inscription on the memorial to Richard Wilson In Richard Wilson&#039;s biography on the Tate&#039;s website he is described as &#039;an influential Welsh landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape&#039;. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy.

Inscription on the memorial to Richard Wilson

In Richard Wilson's biography on the Tate's website he is described as 'an influential Welsh landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape'. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy.

High Street, Mold View up Mold&#039;s High Street from its junction with New Street and Chester Street. St Mary&#039;s church which dates from around 1490 can be seen in the background.

High Street, Mold

View up Mold's High Street from its junction with New Street and Chester Street. St Mary's church which dates from around 1490 can be seen in the background.

Lloyds Bank, Mold Lloyds bank in Mold stands on the corner of High Street and New Street. Formerly it was the Assembly Hall and Market Hall dating from 1849, and served as the Town Hall from 1882-1912. The Assize Court were also held here.

Lloyds Bank, Mold

Lloyds bank in Mold stands on the corner of High Street and New Street. Formerly it was the Assembly Hall and Market Hall dating from 1849, and served as the Town Hall from 1882-1912. The Assize Court were also held here.

Blue plaque on Lloyds Bank

Blue plaque on Lloyds Bank

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Black Brook is located at Grid Ref: SJ2365 (Lat: 53.18077, Lng: -3.148868)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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