Yr Wyddgrug

Community in Flintshire

Wales

Yr Wyddgrug

St Mary's church, Mold St Mary&#039;s church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII. — St Mary's church, Mold Credit: Philip Halling

Yr Wyddgrug, also known as Mold, is a community located in the county of Flintshire, North Wales. Situated on the banks of the River Alyn, it is approximately 15 miles west of Chester and 20 miles east of Wrexham.

Historically, Yr Wyddgrug gained importance as a market town, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. Today, it remains a bustling town with a population of around 10,000 people. It serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural areas, offering a range of amenities and services.

The town boasts a rich architectural heritage, with notable landmarks including St Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 13th century, and Mold Castle, a motte-and-bailey castle built in the 12th century. The town center is home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a twice-weekly market providing fresh produce and local crafts.

Yr Wyddgrug is also renowned for its cultural offerings. It hosts an annual Mold Food and Drink Festival, showcasing the region's culinary delights, and is home to Theatr Clwyd, one of Wales' leading producing theaters. The town's close proximity to the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty also makes it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling trails to explore.

Overall, Yr Wyddgrug is a vibrant community combining historical charm with contemporary amenities, making it an attractive place to live, work, and visit in Flintshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.168095/-3.144087 or Grid Reference SJ2364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's church, Mold

St Mary's church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

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Steps leading up to Mold church

Steps leading up to St Mary's church. The church was built around 1490 in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

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Tower of St Mary's church, Mold

The tower of St Mary's church. The church was built in the 1480s in Perpendicular style. It was built for Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry Tudor VII.

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Steps into the churchyard

Steps providing access to St Mary's churchyard in Mold.

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The Dolphin

The Dolphin pub on High Street in Mold.

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Blue plaque on St Mary's church

SJ2364 : St Mary's church, Mold

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Statue of Daniel Owen

Statue of Daniel Owen beside Mold library, it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was writer and novelist of Wales. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

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Statue of Daniel Owen

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Statue of Daniel Owen

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A WWI memorial and statue of Daniel Owen

In the foreground is the black cut-out memorial to a WWI soldier. In the background is the statue of Daniel Owen which stands beside Mold library; it was sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John. Daniel Owen was born in Mold in 1836 and was a Welsh writer and novelist. His contribution to Welsh literature, considered by some, making him comparable to the English Literature of Charles Dickens. He died in Mold in 1895.

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Territorial Force Association

The Territotial Force Association building on Park Street. The building is decorated in vermiculated rustication style.

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Memorial tomb

Memorial tomb in St Mary's churchyard, Mold.

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A memorial tomb and gravestones

The unusual oval memorial tomb is surrounded by gravestones moved from their original position in the churchyard of St Mary's church, Mold.

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Richard Wilson table tomb

Richard Wilson (1714-1782) table tomb in the churchyard of St Mary's church in Mold. The biography on the Tate's website describe him as 'an influential Welsh landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape'. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy.

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Inscription on the memorial to Richard Wilson

In Richard Wilson's biography on the Tate's website he is described as 'an influential Welsh landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape'. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy.

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High Street, Mold

View up Mold's High Street from its junction with New Street and Chester Street. St Mary's church which dates from around 1490 can be seen in the background.

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Lloyds Bank, Mold

Lloyds bank in Mold stands on the corner of High Street and New Street. Formerly it was the Assembly Hall and Market Hall dating from 1849, and served as the Town Hall from 1882-1912. The Assize Court were also held here.

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