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Bodelwyddan

Settlement in Flintshire

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Bodelwyddan

Study of a Gasoline Station Esso, Kinmel Park (Westbound). This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Study of a Gasoline Station Credit: David Bremner

Bodelwyddan is a small village located in the county of Flintshire, Wales. Situated in the northeast part of the country, Bodelwyddan is approximately 5 miles south of the coastal town of Rhyl and 12 miles southwest of the city of Prestatyn. The village is nestled in the picturesque Vale of Clwyd and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside.

Bodelwyddan is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. One of its most prominent landmarks is Bodelwyddan Castle, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 15th century. The castle is now a popular tourist attraction and houses a museum and art gallery, showcasing a collection of artifacts and artworks.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 1,500 residents. It offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle. Bodelwyddan has a close-knit community and is known for its friendly and welcoming residents.

While Bodelwyddan is primarily a residential area, it offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, a church, and a few local shops and businesses. The village is well-connected to other parts of Flintshire and the surrounding areas by road, with easy access to the A55 North Wales Expressway.

Overall, Bodelwyddan is a charming village with a rich history, stunning natural surroundings, and a tight-knit community, making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque location in Flintshire.

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Bodelwyddan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.26254/-3.5006563 or Grid Reference SJ0075. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Study of a Gasoline Station Esso, Kinmel Park (Westbound). This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Study of a Gasoline Station
Esso, Kinmel Park (Westbound). This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Study of a Gasoline Station Esso, Kinmel Park (eastbound). This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Study of a Gasoline Station
Esso, Kinmel Park (eastbound). This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Glyndwr University Building At St Asaph Business Park. This building was used as a Covid Vaccination Centre.
Glyndwr University Building
At St Asaph Business Park. This building was used as a Covid Vaccination Centre.
A55 between Bodelwyddan and St Asaph The A55 is also known as the North Wales expressway. Originally it ran from Chester to Bangor, but was extended in 2001 across Anglesey to Holyhead. It is dual carriageway along its entire length. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A55_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A55_road">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>
A55 between Bodelwyddan and St Asaph
The A55 is also known as the North Wales expressway. Originally it ran from Chester to Bangor, but was extended in 2001 across Anglesey to Holyhead. It is dual carriageway along its entire length. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Footpath at a field boundary Near Tyddyn Isaf Farm
Footpath at a field boundary
Near Tyddyn Isaf Farm
Tyddyn Isaf Farm, Bodelwyddan
Tyddyn Isaf Farm, Bodelwyddan
A55 heading west Between St Asaph and Bodelwyddan - the spire of the Marble Church in the distance
A55 heading west
Between St Asaph and Bodelwyddan - the spire of the Marble Church in the distance
Carreg Wen Cottage Near the roundabout at St Asaph Business Park
Carreg Wen Cottage
Near the roundabout at St Asaph Business Park
Glascoed Nature Reserve Grassy area with ponds for greater crested newts. This was created when St Asaph Business Park was being created.
Glascoed Nature Reserve
Grassy area with ponds for greater crested newts. This was created when St Asaph Business Park was being created.
St Margaret's church, Bodelwyddan The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
St Margaret's church, Bodelwyddan
The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Spire at St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan (1) The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Spire at St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan (1)
The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Spire of St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan (2) The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Spire of St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan (2)
The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Ornate window above the main entrance door St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Ornate window above the main entrance door St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan
The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan (3) The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan (3)
The spire suffered significant damage to the finials in a storm in 2022. The damage could cause further issues to the roof fabric unless resolved. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Vale" when it was first built due to its lavish design. Its walls contain more than a dozen varieties of marble, earning it the nickname "the Marble Church" from locals. The grand Grade II listed building has an impressive spire which is more than 200ft tall.
Former village school Now in multi-purpose use
Former village school
Now in multi-purpose use
Postbox at Bodelwyddan LL18 188. Royal Mail list this box as 'Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan'.
Postbox at Bodelwyddan
LL18 188. Royal Mail list this box as 'Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan'.
Postbox at Bodelwyddan LL18 88. Royal Mail list this box as 'Wayside'.
Postbox at Bodelwyddan
LL18 88. Royal Mail list this box as 'Wayside'.
Ysbty Glan Clwyd estate boiler area
Ysbty Glan Clwyd estate boiler area
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Bodelwyddan is located at Grid Ref: SJ0075 (Lat: 53.26254, Lng: -3.5006563)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.26254,-3.5006563
Motorway Junction
Ref: 25
Lat/Long: 53.2661192/-3.5008382
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Motorway Junction
Ref: 25
Lat/Long: 53.2659283/-3.5045092
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Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 53.2641446/-3.5038862
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Lat/Long: 53.2649604/-3.5029144
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5110WDB46624
Naptan NaptanCode: dbgdpga
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.2667168/-3.4981594
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5110AWD71470
Naptan NaptanCode: dbgadgt
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.2666563/-3.4986146
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.2609194/-3.5061347
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.2602989/-3.5066996
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Lat/Long: 53.2645934/-3.5033435
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2642843/-3.5038587
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Attraction: maze
Lat/Long: 53.2600588/-3.5032151
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Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 53.263835/-3.5067755
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Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 53.2662328/-3.5047331
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Bodelwyddan Lead Mine Adit
Man Made: adit
Lat/Long: 53.2631592/-3.4934329
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Bodelwyddan Lead Mine Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.2646141/-3.4952363
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Bodelwyddan Lead Mine Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.264022/-3.4963033
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Bodelwyddan Lead Mine Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.261586/-3.5062649
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Bodelwyddan Lead Mine Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.2619107/-3.5080768
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Man Made: manhole
Manhole: telecom
Lat/Long: 53.2661857/-3.5033819
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 10:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LL18 188
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.266799/-3.4993562
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Post Office
Bodelwyddan Post Office
Addr City: Rhyl
Addr Housename: Unit 1
Addr Place: Bodelwyddan
Addr Postcode: LL18 5WG
Addr Street: Rhuddlan Road
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Operator: Post Office
Operator Wikidata: Q1783168
Ref Pol Id: 15470
Source: pol_branch_list_2020‑11‑13
Lat/Long: 53.2665034/-3.4989829
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Fast Food
Subway
Brand: Subway
Brand Wikidata: Q244457
Brand Wikipedia: en:Subway (restaurant)
Cuisine: sandwich
Drive Through: no
Takeaway: yes
Website: https://restaurants.subway.com/united-kingdom/wa/bodelwyddan/fountain-place-abergele-road
Lat/Long: 53.266555/-3.4987077
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Camera Mount: street_lamp
Camera Type: dome
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: traffic
Surveillance Type: camera
Surveillance Zone: town
Lat/Long: 53.2660891/-3.5035972
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: on wall to left of entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.2666167/-3.4990209
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Camera Mount: pole
Camera Type: dome
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Surveillance Zone: traffic
Lat/Long: 53.2660166/-3.5011721
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