Castell Placename

Castell Placename is a castle in Nercwys, Flintshire, Wales. Castell Placename is situated nearby to the village Maeshafn, as well as near Gwernymynydd.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bryn Alyn and Owain Glyndwr Inn.

Bryn Alyn

Peak

Bryn Alyn is a hill and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Denbighshire, North Wales, and forms part of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bryn Alyn is situated 2 miles west of Castell Placename.

Owain Glyndwr Inn

Pub

Photo: Aaron Thomas, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Owain Glyndwr Inn is a pub, which is situated 1 mile northwest of Castell Placename.

St Mary’s Church

Church

Photo: Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0.

St Mary’s Church is situated 2 miles southeast of Castell Placename.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maeshafn and Gwernymynydd.

Maeshafn

Village

Photo: Eirian Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Maeshafn is a small village in Denbighshire, Wales, near the border with Flintshire. Maeshafn lies several miles to the southwest of Mold. Overlooked by Moel Findeg hill, the River Alyn flows to the west, and Loggerheads Country Park is towards the north towards the A494 road. Maeshafn is situated 1½ miles west of Castell Placename.

Gwernymynydd

Village

Photo: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Gwernymynydd is a village, just outside the market town of Mold, in Flintshire, Wales. It forms part of the Gwernymynydd and Cadole community. At its highest point it is 1000 feet above sea level. Gwernymynydd is situated 2 miles north of Castell Placename.

Treuddyn

Village

Photo: Peter Craine, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Treuddyn is a village, community and electoral ward in Flintshire, Wales, located just off the A5104 road, around 4 miles south-east of Mold and 3 miles north-west of Caergwrle. Treuddyn is situated 2 miles southeast of Castell Placename.

Castell Placename

Type: Castle
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Nercwys, Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

53.13245° or 53° 7′ 57″ north

Longitude

-3.15696° or 3° 9′ 25″ west

Elevation

820 feet (250 metres)

Open location code

9C5R4RJV+X6

GeoNames ID

6287819

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