Derwen

Community in Denbighshire

Wales

Derwen

B5105 approaching Clawd-Newydd
B5105 approaching Clawd-Newydd Credit: Steven Brown

Derwen is a small community located in the county of Denbighshire, Wales. It is situated in the northern part of the country, near the border with England. The community covers an area of approximately 10 square kilometers and has a population of around 600 people.

The landscape of Derwen is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The community is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located nearby. This makes Derwen an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Despite its small size, Derwen has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of amenities and services. The community has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and activities. There is also a pub and a small convenience store, providing essential goods and services for residents.

Derwen is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A5104 passing through the community. This makes it relatively easy to access the nearby towns of Ruthin and Wrexham, as well as the city of Chester in England. Overall, Derwen offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the stunning Welsh countryside.

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Derwen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.05277/-3.383299 or Grid Reference SJ0751. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5105 approaching Clawd-Newydd
B5105 approaching Clawd-Newydd
Boncyn Foel-bâch picnic area Beside the B5105 in Clocaenog Forest.
Boncyn Foel-bâch picnic area
Beside the B5105 in Clocaenog Forest.
Entrance gate to St Mary's, Derwen The western entrance is in English, the eastern in Welsh: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684196">SJ0750 : St Mary's church, Derwen</a>.
Entrance gate to St Mary's, Derwen
The western entrance is in English, the eastern in Welsh: SJ0750 : St Mary's church, Derwen.
St Mary's church, Derwen The little country church also has a gate on the other side, only it's in English: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684186">SJ0750 : Entrance gate to St Mary's, Derwen</a>. Either way, it bids you welcome into the realm of the Almighty.
St Mary's church, Derwen
The little country church also has a gate on the other side, only it's in English: SJ0750 : Entrance gate to St Mary's, Derwen. Either way, it bids you welcome into the realm of the Almighty.
St Mary's church entrance, Derwen This charming old church overlooking the Clwyd Valley had a wonderfully rustic disposition. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684196">SJ0750 : St Mary's church, Derwen</a> or <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684186">SJ0750 : Entrance gate to St Mary's, Derwen</a> for a longer view.
St Mary's church entrance, Derwen
This charming old church overlooking the Clwyd Valley had a wonderfully rustic disposition. See SJ0750 : St Mary's church, Derwen or SJ0750 : Entrance gate to St Mary's, Derwen for a longer view.
Derwen church house Dated 1905, and situated beside the historic cross. It served as a schoolroom for a time. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684215">SJ0750 : Derwen church house and cross</a>] for a positional, alongside the old preaching cross.
Derwen church house
Dated 1905, and situated beside the historic cross. It served as a schoolroom for a time. See SJ0750 : Derwen church house and cross] for a positional, alongside the old preaching cross.
Derwen church house and cross The cross could date from late fifteenth century but the house is from 1905. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684212">SJ0750 : Derwen church house</a> for a little look at the little doorway of the house.
Derwen church house and cross
The cross could date from late fifteenth century but the house is from 1905. See SJ0750 : Derwen church house for a little look at the little doorway of the house.
Derwen cross, west side The historic old preaching cross was once the location for visiting ministers to spread the word to the local populace. Thought to date from possibly the late fifteenth century, the west face depicts the Crucifixion. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684223">SJ0750 : Derwen cross, the Coronation</a> for the other side of the top of the shaft and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684215">SJ0750 : Derwen church house and cross</a> for a wider view.
Derwen cross, west side
The historic old preaching cross was once the location for visiting ministers to spread the word to the local populace. Thought to date from possibly the late fifteenth century, the west face depicts the Crucifixion. See SJ0750 : Derwen cross, the Coronation for the other side of the top of the shaft and SJ0750 : Derwen church house and cross for a wider view.
Derwen cross, the Coronation Derwen's historic preaching cross, with the Coronation of the Virgin Mary on the opposite side to the Crucifixion (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684219">SJ0750 : Derwen cross, west side</a>). The cross stands some fifteen feet high and although missing the top section, still has a lot of ornate details. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2684215">SJ0750 : Derwen church house and cross</a> for a shot of the cross and the church house.
Derwen cross, the Coronation
Derwen's historic preaching cross, with the Coronation of the Virgin Mary on the opposite side to the Crucifixion (see SJ0750 : Derwen cross, west side). The cross stands some fifteen feet high and although missing the top section, still has a lot of ornate details. See SJ0750 : Derwen church house and cross for a shot of the cross and the church house.
A494 at Pandy'r Capel
A494 at Pandy'r Capel
A494/B5429 junction
A494/B5429 junction
Site of Derwen station, 1993 View eastward, towards Ruthin and Denbigh: ex-LNWR (Chester - Denbigh - Ruthin - Corwen line), closed 2/2/53. The former station house is on the left.
Site of Derwen station, 1993
View eastward, towards Ruthin and Denbigh: ex-LNWR (Chester - Denbigh - Ruthin - Corwen line), closed 2/2/53. The former station house is on the left.
Ty-isaf farm buildings With a view up the Vale of Clwyd to the Southern end of The Clwydian Hills
Ty-isaf farm buildings
With a view up the Vale of Clwyd to the Southern end of The Clwydian Hills
Field north of Ty-isaf Farm With a view south over the woodland surrounding the River Clwyd and the Berwyn Hills in the far distance
Field north of Ty-isaf Farm
With a view south over the woodland surrounding the River Clwyd and the Berwyn Hills in the far distance
The church of St Mary, Derwen
The church of St Mary, Derwen
A fine 15th Century preaching cross In St Mary's churchyard, Derwen
A fine 15th Century preaching cross
In St Mary's churchyard, Derwen
Cilgoed Farm and surrounding grazing land
Cilgoed Farm and surrounding grazing land
Steep minor road past Gwerni to Derwen With the Craig Lolo Quarries on the right and the Berwyn Range in the far distance
Steep minor road past Gwerni to Derwen
With the Craig Lolo Quarries on the right and the Berwyn Range in the far distance
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Derwen is located at Grid Ref: SJ0751 (Lat: 53.05277, Lng: -3.383299)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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