Caerwys

Community in Flintshire

Wales

Caerwys

Caerwys is a small community located in Flintshire, Wales. It is known as one of the smallest towns in the area and has a population of around 1,300 residents. The town is situated on the River Wheeler and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an attractive place for outdoor enthusiasts.

Caerwys has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with evidence of a Roman fort located nearby. The town was an important market town in the medieval period and still retains some of its historic buildings, including the Grade I listed parish church of St. Michael.

The town has a strong sense of community, with several local clubs and organizations providing opportunities for residents to socialize and get involved in community events. Caerwys also has a primary school, post office, and a few shops and pubs for residents to enjoy.

Overall, Caerwys is a charming and picturesque town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents to enjoy the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Caerwys Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.255449/-3.317995 or Grid Reference SJ1273. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Caerwys, St Michael

Dave Kelly

A55, J30

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: Link

N Chadwick

Sign by the A55

N Chadwick

South Street, Caerwys

Although only really a village, Caerwys proudly claims itself to be the smallest town in Great Britain with a royal charter - and indeed it does have a town council and its own mayor.

Stephen McKay

Fish Farm Buildings - Caerwys

Old farm buildings now used as a fish farm

Joseph Jones

The Travellers Inn, Pen-y-Cefn

The rear of the Travellers Inn at Pen-y-Cefn near junction 30 of the A55 (North Wales Expressway).

Jeff Buck

The Travellers Inn, Pen-y-Cefn

The Travellers Inn at Pen-y-Cefn near junction 30 of the A55 (North Wales Expressway).

Jeff Buck

Footbridge over the North Wales Expressway near to Pen-y-Cefn

David Dixon

North Wales Expressway, Layby near to Pen-y-Cefn

The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. Link

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David Dixon