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Caerwys

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Caerwys is situated to the west of Flint and south-west of Holywell in north-east Wales; the small town has a population of around 1,300.

Caerwys is mentioned in the Domesday Book as a small market town. The well-maintained church is dedicated to St. Michael.
As well as being surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty and views across mountains and valleys, the centre of Caerwys has been designated a conservation area.

Caerwys and Philadelphia have important historical connections. Local doctor, Thomas Wynne, sailed to America on the ship Welcome in 1682 with William Penn. Wynne was one of the founding fathers of Philadelphia and became the first speaker of the Provisional Assembly, as well as a provincial judge. The original street plan of Philadelphia was designed on the street pattern of Caerwys. Many Welsh names crop up in the city, and several buildings built in Philadelphia resemble buildings in the Caerwys area, some of which still stand today.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

A55 Junction 31; B5122.

Accessible by Public Transport: Flint station is 10 miles away.

Caerwys

Type:Town

Flintshire, CH7 5AN

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