Shotton

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Shotton

Wepre Park, Connah's Quay The High Street in Connah&#039;s Quay looks distinctly down-at-heel in places but here to the south of it there is an air of quiet suburban prosperity. This is Wepre Park, the road, which confusingly leads to Wepre Park, the park. Wepre is a much older name than Connah&#039;s Quay and is still used as a name for this part of the town. — Wepre Park, Connah's Quay Credit: Stephen McKay

Shotton is a small town located in Flintshire, Wales. Situated on the banks of the River Dee, it is approximately 5 miles west of the city of Chester and 2 miles east of the town of Connah's Quay. Shotton has a population of around 6,500 people.

Historically, Shotton was primarily known for its steel and ironworks industry, which played a significant role in the town's development. However, the closure of the steelworks in the 1980s had a significant impact on the local economy. Since then, the town has undergone a process of regeneration and diversification.

Today, Shotton is home to a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The town has a variety of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants, catering to the needs of its residents. The town also has a leisure center, offering facilities such as a swimming pool and gym.

Shotton benefits from its proximity to the River Dee, providing picturesque views and opportunities for recreational activities. The town also has several green spaces, including parks and nature reserves, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities and connect with nature.

Transport links in Shotton are well-developed, with a railway station providing regular services to Chester, Liverpool, and other nearby towns. The town is also connected to major roads, making it easily accessible by car.

Overall, Shotton is a small town that has undergone transformation and revitalization in recent years. With its convenient location, amenities, and natural surroundings, it offers a pleasant living environment for its residents.

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Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

The High Street in Connah's Quay looks distinctly down-at-heel in places but here to the south of it there is an air of quiet suburban prosperity. This is Wepre Park, the road, which confusingly leads to Wepre Park, the park. Wepre is a much older name than Connah's Quay and is still used as a name for this part of the town.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

Wepre Park is the road that leads to Wepre Park itself. In this view Henley Avenue leads off to the right.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park - skatepark

Complete with graffiti-style artistry, the skatepark is one of the facilities aimed primarily at youngsters in Wepre Park. On this rather dismal day before the start of the school summer holidays it was deserted.

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Wepre Park Visitor Centre

The old stone gatepost hints that this was the approach to a grander building than a modern visitor centre. In fact there was a hall on this site built in Georgian times that had to be demolished in the 1960s for safety reasons. The original cellars still exist beneath the visitor centre.

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Wepre Park Visitor Centre

The modern visitor centre stands on the site of the old Wepre Hall demolished in the 1960s. The original cellars still exist beneath the building.

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Wepre Park - formal garden

Although the house was demolished in the early 1960s, the formal garden at Wepre Park, originally laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries, has survived. The garden includes this circular lawn with a central fountain.

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Path into Wepre Wood

The path leads south from the Wepre Park visitor centre to Ewloe Castle, following Wepre Brook.

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Wepre Brook

Wepre Brook flows through Wepre Wood (part of Wepre Park) and the path from the visitor centre to Ewloe Castle follows its course upstream.

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Wepre Brook

Wepre Brook (Nant Gwepra in Welsh) flows through Wepre Wood and this footbridge forms part of the network of paths that invite exploration. The bridge, called Pont Aber, was originally sited further up the valley but was relocated here in about 1800 to improve access to Wepre Hall.

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Steps to Ewloe Castle

After crossing Wepre Brook the path to the castle heads up these steps.

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Ewloe Castle

Showing the steps providing public access (originally ramps would have been provided for crossing the walls - there were no gatehouses as such) and the western tower.

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Ewloe Castle

Looking towards the western tower built later than the Welsh tower which is out of shot to the left.

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Ewloe Castle

Showing the western tower. The wooded surroundings of the castle can be clearly seen in this view.

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Ewloe Castle

Showing the remains of the western tower and curtain wall set against the surrounding Wepre Wood.

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Ewloe Castle

Looking down from the Welsh Tower - the highest accessible part of the castle.

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Ewloe Castle

These steps lead down from the Welsh tower - the highest part of the ruins to which the public has access. Care is needed when walking down these rough steps.

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