Caerwys

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Caerwys

St Michael's Church, Caerwys
St Michael's Church, Caerwys Credit: Chris Andrews

Caerwys is a small town located in the county of Flintshire, in northeastern Wales. Situated between the towns of Holywell and Mold, Caerwys is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and green landscapes.

The town has a rich history dating back to Roman times, as it was once an important Roman fort known as "Venta Silurum." Today, remnants of its Roman past can still be seen, including the foundations of the fort and an ancient Roman road.

Caerwys is home to a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 1,200 residents. The town offers a range of amenities and services for its inhabitants, including a primary school, a community center, local shops, and a handful of traditional pubs. Additionally, it boasts a beautiful parish church, St. Michael's, which is a focal point of the town.

The surrounding area is known for its natural beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. With its close proximity to the Clwydian Range and the Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Caerwys offers ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the scenic Welsh countryside.

Caerwys is also famous for its annual Royal Charter Fair, which dates back to 1290 and is one of the oldest in Wales. The fair attracts visitors from far and wide, featuring a range of traditional stalls, entertainment, and livestock shows.

Overall, Caerwys offers a tranquil and charming setting, steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, making it a delightful place to live or visit.

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Caerwys Images

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St Michael's Church, Caerwys
St Michael's Church, Caerwys
Pwll Gwyn, Afon-wen
Pwll Gwyn, Afon-wen
A541 near Maes-Mynan Park The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages.
A541 near Maes-Mynan Park
The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages.
A541 approaching Afon-Wen The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages.
A541 approaching Afon-Wen
The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages.
A541 at Afonwen Afonwen is a small village in Flintshire. It is situated on the A541 Mold-Denbigh road.
A541 at Afonwen
Afonwen is a small village in Flintshire. It is situated on the A541 Mold-Denbigh road.
Caerwys, St Michael
Caerwys, St Michael
A541 near Afonwen
A541 near Afonwen
A541 at  Afonwen
A541 at Afonwen
Former Caerwys station, 1986 View westward, towards Denbigh: ex-LNW Chester - Mold - Denbigh line, closed 30/4/62. It seems that the new owners may have been timber-merchants.
Former Caerwys station, 1986
View westward, towards Denbigh: ex-LNW Chester - Mold - Denbigh line, closed 30/4/62. It seems that the new owners may have been timber-merchants.
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.
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.
Lane junction at Groes Faen Bach
Lane junction at Groes Faen Bach
Fish Farm Buildings - Caerwys Old farm buildings now used as a fish farm
Fish Farm Buildings - Caerwys
Old farm buildings now used as a fish farm
Afon-wen Houses at Afon-wen.
Afon-wen
Houses at Afon-wen.
Afon-wen The A541 at Afon-wen.
Afon-wen
The A541 at Afon-wen.
Cottage Farm Rather large for a Cottage!
Cottage Farm
Rather large for a Cottage!
Arwyddion ffordd yn troi / Bend in road signs
Arwyddion ffordd yn troi / Bend in road signs
Neuadd Dref Caersws / Caersws Town Hall
Neuadd Dref Caersws / Caersws Town Hall
Capel Bethel Bethel is a bilingual Presbyterian chapel.
Capel Bethel
Bethel is a bilingual Presbyterian chapel.
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Caerwys is located at Grid Ref: SJ1272 (Lat: 53.246216, Lng: -3.30743)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Central Stores
Addr Postcode: CH7 5AT
Addr Street: Heol Dŵr
Shop: convenience
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CH7 81
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Post Office
Caerwys Post Office
Addr Postcode: CH7 5AT
Addr Street: Heol Dŵr
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Operator: Central
Ref Pol Id: 14197
Source: pol_branch_list_2022‑05‑27
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/3826147/caerwys
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Oriel Glasfryn Gallery
Addr Postcode: CH7 5AF
Addr Street: South Street
Tourism: gallery
Website: https://www.orielglasfryn.com/
Lat/Long: 53.243897/-3.3081924
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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