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Cefn-eurgain

Settlement in Flintshire

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Cefn-eurgain

Farm near Mold
Farm near Mold Credit: David Dixon

Cefn-eurgain is a small village located in Flintshire, Wales. Situated just a few miles from the town of Mold, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful rural setting. The village is primarily residential, with a close-knit community and a population of around 500 residents.

The name "Cefn-eurgain" derives from the Welsh language, with "cefn" meaning "ridge" and "eurgain" being a personal name. This suggests that the village is situated on a ridge, which is indeed the case. The elevated position provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Clwydian Range, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Despite its small size, Cefn-eurgain has a rich history dating back many centuries. The village is home to several historic buildings, including a beautiful 16th-century church, St. Mary's, which is a Grade II listed structure. The church showcases architectural details from different periods, making it an interesting site for history enthusiasts.

In terms of amenities, Cefn-eurgain has a few local shops and services to cater to the needs of its residents. For more extensive shopping and leisure activities, the nearby town of Mold offers a wider range of facilities, including supermarkets, restaurants, and a leisure center.

Cefn-eurgain is well-connected to the surrounding areas via road networks, with easy access to major routes such as the A494 and A55. This makes it convenient for residents to commute to nearby towns and cities for work or leisure.

Overall, Cefn-eurgain is a charming village with a strong sense of community, beautiful rural surroundings, and a rich historical heritage.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.19434/-3.1689585 or Grid Reference SJ2267. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm near Mold
Farm near Mold
Sheep Grazing in a Field off the A541 near Mold Sheep grazing unperturbed by Storm Eunice.
Sheep Grazing in a Field off the A541 near Mold
Sheep grazing unperturbed by Storm Eunice.
Sheep Grazing near Mold
Sheep Grazing near Mold
A541, Rhydymwyn 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, Rhydymwyn
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.
Rhydymwyn Rhydymwyn is a village located in the upper Alyn valley in Flintshire. Once a district of Mold, it was recognised as a separate parish from 1865. The village takes its placename from the ford across the River Alyn (now replaced by a small iron bridge); the name in Welsh means 'Ford of the Ore' (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhydymwyn" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhydymwyn">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia).
Rhydymwyn
Rhydymwyn is a village located in the upper Alyn valley in Flintshire. Once a district of Mold, it was recognised as a separate parish from 1865. The village takes its placename from the ford across the River Alyn (now replaced by a small iron bridge); the name in Welsh means 'Ford of the Ore' (LinkExternal link Wikipedia).
17 Nant Alyn Road The new building at the Rhydymwyn Valley nature reserve which is headquarters to the North East Wales Wildlife.
17 Nant Alyn Road
The new building at the Rhydymwyn Valley nature reserve which is headquarters to the North East Wales Wildlife.
Wartime buildings Buildings remaining on the secret Rhydymwyn wartime manufacturing and supply depot which is now administered as a nature reserve.
Wartime buildings
Buildings remaining on the secret Rhydymwyn wartime manufacturing and supply depot which is now administered as a nature reserve.
Rhydymwyn nature reserve The site of the secret wartime facility has been kept free of interference for so long that it is now maintained as a nature reserve. The River Alyn used to meander across the site between the wooded slopes, but was taken into a culvert at the south-western edge and the floor of the valley levelled by taking the spoil from the creation of a series of huge underground storage levels. The suspicious contours remain from this time but grass has taken over the spoil.
Rhydymwyn nature reserve
The site of the secret wartime facility has been kept free of interference for so long that it is now maintained as a nature reserve. The River Alyn used to meander across the site between the wooded slopes, but was taken into a culvert at the south-western edge and the floor of the valley levelled by taking the spoil from the creation of a series of huge underground storage levels. The suspicious contours remain from this time but grass has taken over the spoil.
Moel Famau and Clwyd range from Rhosesmor
Moel Famau and Clwyd range from Rhosesmor
Engine House at Taylor's Shaft, Hendre Lead Mines Engine House built during WW1 to revive the lead mines, and another similar building. The brick chimney is very tall.
Engine House at Taylor's Shaft, Hendre Lead Mines
Engine House built during WW1 to revive the lead mines, and another similar building. The brick chimney is very tall.
Engine House at Taylor's Shaft, Hendre Lead Mines WW1 lead mining buildings taken from the footbridge over the stream
Engine House at Taylor's Shaft, Hendre Lead Mines
WW1 lead mining buildings taken from the footbridge over the stream
Rhydymwyn Station Site of the disused station at Rhydymwyn on the former railway line between Mold and Denbigh.
Rhydymwyn Station
Site of the disused station at Rhydymwyn on the former railway line between Mold and Denbigh.
Post office at Rhydymwyn The post office in the small village of Rhydymwyn on the main Mold - Denbigh road
Post office at Rhydymwyn
The post office in the small village of Rhydymwyn on the main Mold - Denbigh road
Valley Works, Rhydymwyn Once one of the most highly classified sites in the UK, the Valley works is now in the hands of DEFRA. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.subbrit.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.subbrit.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for the full story.
Valley Works, Rhydymwyn
Once one of the most highly classified sites in the UK, the Valley works is now in the hands of DEFRA. See LinkExternal link for the full story.
Valley Works, Rhydymwyn Detail of the plaque outside the Valley Works site at Rhydymwyn.
Valley Works, Rhydymwyn
Detail of the plaque outside the Valley Works site at Rhydymwyn.
St. Pauls, Rhosesmor Looking west across the graveyard to the parish church of St. Paul, Rhosesmor.
St. Pauls, Rhosesmor
Looking west across the graveyard to the parish church of St. Paul, Rhosesmor.
Parish Church of St. Paul, Rhosesmor A view looking northwest across the graveyard of the parish church of St. Paul, Rhosesmor.
Parish Church of St. Paul, Rhosesmor
A view looking northwest across the graveyard of the parish church of St. Paul, Rhosesmor.
War memorial, Rhosesmor A view looking east showing the war memorial at Rhosesmor.
War memorial, Rhosesmor
A view looking east showing the war memorial at Rhosesmor.
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Cefn-eurgain is located at Grid Ref: SJ2267 (Lat: 53.19434, Lng: -3.1689585)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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