Rhes-y-cae
Rhes-y-cae is a small parish and village located in Flintshire, Wales. Literally translated from Welsh, Rhes-y-cae is 'Row of fields'. It is situated between Pentre Halkyn and Rhosesmor and is part of the local government community of Halkyn. Local facilities include a chapel, a church and a park, which is situated next to Ysgol Rhes-y-cae. The school closed in 2013, due to there being too few students to warrant its continued operation.
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Rhes-y-cae Location within Flintshire | |
OS grid reference | SJ187708 |
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Ceremonial county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HOLYWELL |
Postcode district | CH8 |
Dialling code | 01352 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
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The parish was consecrated on 27 June 1847.[1] The village shop has shut down, the bakery has closed to the public and Rhes-y-cae pub, The Miners Arms, closed in 2014.[2]
Every summer the Rhes-y-cae show takes place, featuring dog racing and show jumping. It is always very popular, with around 600 people attending each year.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhes-y-cae. |
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 January 2009. Retrieved 14 May 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- https://www.facebook.com/The-Miners-Arms-Rhes-y-cae-723337277739075/