Cae-Drinions Wood

Wood, Forest in Flintshire

Wales

Cae-Drinions Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the north angle of St Mary Magdalene&#039;s Church. It marks a point 65.088m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Cae-Drinions Wood is a beautiful forest located in Flintshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, the wood is a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and picturesque landscape. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Cae-Drinions Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest, providing opportunities to explore the tranquil surroundings and absorb the natural beauty of the area. The wood is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), due to its importance for biodiversity and conservation.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cae-Drinions Wood offers a range of recreational activities, such as picnicking, wildlife spotting, and photography. The forest is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life, providing a serene setting for visitors to relax and unwind in the great outdoors. Overall, Cae-Drinions Wood is a hidden gem in Flintshire, offering a glimpse into the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Cae-Drinions Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.965321/-2.8971324 or Grid Reference SJ3941. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the north angle of St Mary Magdalene's Church. It marks a point 65.088m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Polish graves at St Mary Magdalene

Towards the end of the 1939-1945 War, two hospitals were established in Penley, for Polish servicemen and ex-servicemen. Many of these servicemen later settled in the area; and more than 120, and their families, are now buried in the churchyard.

Eirian Evans

The grave of Witold Kotowski

The gravestone details his family and service history and lists the honours he received.

Eirian Evans

Yew Tree, St Mary Magdalene

Beneath this tree are buried 68 Polish children who died at Penley between 1946 and 1957.

Eirian Evans

Madras Voluntary Aided School, Penley

Built in 1811 by the 2nd Lord Kenyon and based upon a similar structure in India, the Madras School became the first free school in Wales. It is unique in having a thatched roof. It is beside the A539 on the north-western side of Penley.

Eirian Evans

Old Milestone by the A359, Overton Road, Penley, Maelor South Parish

By the A539, Overton Road, in parish of Maelor South (Wrexham County Borough District), Penley, in verge by fence, South side of road. Inscription reads:- : To / Whitchurch 10 / (Ruabon 7) : To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: FLT_WTRB06

Milestone Society

Barn on Burgess Lane

Eirian Evans

Farm buildings, Burgess Lane

Eirian Evans

Dead Tree, but green with ivy

Eirian Evans

Timber construction in evidence

In house and restored barn adjacent to the A539.

John H Darch

Hollybush Lane

John H Darch

In need of repair

Farm buildings at Rhyd-y-cyffyn.

John H Darch

Winter woodland

John H Darch

Barns at Hollybush Lane Farm

John H Darch

Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Penley

John H Darch

New access road at Cloy Hall Dairy

Cloy Hall Dairy is a large dairy farm consisting mainly modern dairy buildings. Pressure on the small rural roads has led to the installation of a new access road for the cows. The underbed for the road is tile waste from the Ruabon Tile Works at Johnstown, (See SJ3146)

John Haynes