Bagillt

Community in Flintshire

Wales

Bagillt

Bagillt is a small community located in the county of Flintshire, Wales. Situated on the North Wales coast, it lies on the eastern bank of the Dee Estuary, across from the city of Liverpool. The community is primarily residential and has a population of around 4,500 people.

Bagillt has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with evidence of settlements and forts in the area. The community grew during the Industrial Revolution, with the establishment of coal mines, chemical works, and a lead smelter. However, these industries have since declined, and Bagillt is now mainly a commuter town.

The community offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents. It has a primary school, a community center, and several local shops and businesses. The nearby towns of Flint and Holywell provide additional services and shopping opportunities.

Bagillt is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It is situated near the Clwydian Range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife spotting. The community is also close to several sandy beaches, providing residents with options for seaside leisure.

Transportation in Bagillt is mainly reliant on road connections. The A548 road runs through the community, connecting it to nearby towns and providing access to the wider road network. The nearest railway station is in Flint, allowing for easy travel to other parts of Wales and England.

Overall, Bagillt is a peaceful community with a rich history, offering its residents a pleasant coastal lifestyle and convenient access to both natural beauty and urban amenities.

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Bagillt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.274939/-3.164214 or Grid Reference SJ2275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Will she float

Bagillt Dock

Sion Jones

Panton Cop

N Chadwick

Flat land by Dee Estuary

N Chadwick

Salt marshes

N Chadwick

All Gas and Gaiters

This former chapel at Boot End, Bagillt, has found new purpose as a retail outlet.

Roger May

Boot End Intersection

Adjacent to the Boot & Ship public house, this intersection leads to Holywell (to the left) or back to the coast road A548.

Roger May

The Blossoms, Bagillt

A view looking southwest across what used to be the main A548 before the Bagillt bypass was built, to the junction of Bryn Tirion Road, with the Blossoms public house on the corner.

Phil Williams

Ffordd Bryn Tirion, Bagillt

This building at the corner of Ffordd Bryn Tirion was formerly a church and is now a private residence.

Phil Williams

Bagillt church

A view looking southeast to the church at Bagillt.

Phil Williams

Bagillt United Reformed Church

A view looking west across what was once the A548 through Bagillt to the United Reformed Church and the Feathers public house beyond.

Phil Williams

Industrial units adjacent to the A548

A view looking north across the A548 to the industrial units which have replaced the Crosville 'bus depot which used to occupy this site.

Phil Williams

Pastureland near Bagillt, Flintshire

Virtually all of this area appeared to be geared around pastural farming. There was some nice woodland too. I came across fields which were lying fallow, fields which had been cut for hay and fields with cows in them. The abundance of clover and thin bladed grasses would indicate that the soil was quite poor. However, there was an abundance of wildlife. It was a great place for walking as there was a variety of scenery and in the background, you can see the Dee estuary and the Wirral Peninsula (see photo).

Peter Craine

Cottages in Gadlys

Peter Craine

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church was built between 1837 and 1839 to serve the rapidly growing local population.

Natalia A McKenzie

Barn at Bryn Gadlys, Bagillt

Located on Gadlys Lane. Bryn Gadlys was recorded as the home of Robert Jones in 1877. The Gadlys area of Bagillt was farmed in the nineteenth century but is better known for the lead smelting industry which was established there in the eighteenth century.

Natalia A McKenzie